Paul the apostle: a view from down under

I happened upon a Catholic forum from Australia (Catholica—a global conversation) that appears to have pretty heady theological discussions.  The post I found was written by Ian Elmer, and I note a lengthy list of contributions by this Pauline scholar. 

The lengthy article summarized Paul's personal history with a view toward understanding the source of his insight, especially since he was not an original follower of Jesus and only became so after the crucifixion.  To what extent did Paul...