mP, you said that Paul never mentions having met someone who knew Jesus personally. That is what I responded to because this is false.
You can change it now to mean something more than what you stated, but it doesn't change what you stated, or that you were mistaken. Did you look into that revelation thing from the other thread?
As for Paul knowing Jesus.. no, I do not believe he did. He never mentions it, he mentions his revelation of Christ in the spirit, not in the flesh. Which would eplain why his ministry is different. He learned in a different way - all through the spirit. The others had a different story to tell.
Peace,
tammy