Paul invented the prophecy about the Messiah dying and rising on the third day, twisting the meanings of Old Testament passages.

Muslim critics often assert that Paul distorted the message of Christ by inventing a prophecy regarding the Messiah's death and resurrection on the third day. However, this claim overlooks the fact that Paul explicitly states he is relaying a tradition he received from the early disciples of Jesus, such as Peter and James. This indicates that the belief in Jesus' resurrection was established within the early Christian community shortly after the events occurred. Moreover, the consensus among New Testament scholars is that the tradition Paul refers to in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 is an ancient oral tradition that summarizes the core of the Christian gospel. This tradition, which includes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, was formulated by Jesus' disciples within a few years of the resurrection. Therefore, Paul's writings are not the origin of this belief but rather a confirmation of an already established tradition. Additionally, Paul’s use of the phrase 'what I also received' indicates that he is passing on a well-known and accepted teaching rather than creating a new doctrine. This practice of transmitting rabbinic tradition was common in the early Jewish context, further supporting the authenticity of his claims. Thus, the argument that Paul invented the resurrection narrative is not only unfounded but also contradicts the historical evidence of early Christian beliefs.