Full Idea
Paul's writings - letters mainly - predate the gospels and yet make no mention of many of the more striking episodes that make up Jesus' life.
Gist of Idea
Paul's early writings mention few striking episodes from Jesus' life
Source
Peter Watson (Ideas [2005], Ch.07)
Book Reference
Watson,Peter: 'Ideas: from fire to Freud' [Phoenix 2006], p.221
A Reaction
This is not proof of anything, but it seems very significant if we are trying to get at the facts about Jesus.