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The seven epistles that are generally considered to be genuine (Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Philemon, Galatians, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians) ring true. A.Q. Morton assumed that Paul wrote Galatians and did a computer study of the style of the remaining letters, using that epistle as a reference. His analysis found that only Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Philemon contain exactly the same writing style as Galatians - although at this stage, most scholars maintain that Paul did write seven of the epistles attributed to him. Thus, whether Paul personally wrote out the letters or used a secretary, we can at least say that some (probably seven) of the epistles in the New Testament really are his.
Stanley E. Porter (As It Is Written) looks at the epistles to discover how well educated Paul would have been. He concludes that Paul had a moderately good education in the Greek system and also, based on claims made in Acts of the Apostles, learnt under Gamaliel in Jerusalem. He would have been well capable both of dictating and also writing his own letters.
Through the epistles, we see that Paul took no money and performed manual work in order to help support himself. It would seem strange that he would perform arduous, low-paid manual work and then pay a skilled scribe to write under his dictation. Unless otherwise proven, Paul wrote his own letters.
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Paul's authorship of his letters is supported by internal evidence (such as personal references and writing style consistent with his other known writings) and external testimonies from early Christian leaders like Clement of Rome and Ignatius of Antioch. Additionally, the letters themselves claim Paul as their author, and historical tradition has consistently attributed them to him since the early days of Christianity.
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Where did the bible say Paul had poor eyesight?
In Galatians 6:11, Paul mentions that he was writing with large letters, implying that he had poor eyesight. This suggests that Paul may have had difficulty seeing and needed to write in big letters in order to read and write clearly.
When did Paul write 2 Timothy?
A:The clear consensus of New Testament scholars is that Second Timothy was written towards the middle of the second century. The three "pastoral epistles", Titus, 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, all address pastoral issues that arose in the Church during the second century, but which were not relevant to the Church at the time of the apostle Paul.It was not Paul who wrote this epistle. In Paul's own letters, he says it is better not to be married, but in the pastorals it is required that people (at least church leaders) be married. Paul also argued that performing the 'works of the law' could not contribute to one's right standing before God. It was not the Jewish law that could bring salvation, but the death and resurrection of Jesus. When he talks about 'works', he means doing the things that the Jewish law requires, such as being circumcised, keeping kosher and observing the Sabbath. In the pastorals, the Jewish law is no longer even an issue, and the author speaks of works as 'good works', doing good deeds for other people. When Paul wrote to the Corinthians and other communities, he wrote to the congregation as a whole and as equals, because there were no church leaders in these churches. 2 Timothy, on the other hand, is concerned with explaining to the reader not just the role of deacons, but of bishops, clearly demonstrating that a definite hierarchy had arisen, as we know happened during the second century.The British scholar A. N. Harrison wrote a study of the pastoral letters in 1921, with numerous statistics about the word usage in these writings. Among other statistics, he found 848 different words used in the pastoral letters, of which 306, or more than one third, do not occur in any of the other Pauline epistles. That is an inordinately high number, especially as about two thirds of these 306 words were used by Christian authors living in the second century. This confirms the conclusion that 2 Timothy was written in the second century. We can not give a particular year for its authorship, but it was certainly written later than 1 Timothy, another second-century epistle written using Paul's name, and it should be dated later in the first half of the second century.
Who wrote the book of Philippians?
Paul includes the name of Timotheus (Timothy) with his own at the beginning of the letter."Practically no-one, ancient or modern, has questioned the authenticity of Colossians or its Pauline authorship." The New Defender's Study Bible (Nashville, World Publishing 2006) page 1829 notes by the late Dr Henry M Morris, PhD., LL.D., Litt.D.The reasons for this are relatively simple in that Paul identifies himself as the author in both the opening and closing verses of the book. Deliberate fabrication was not tolerated in the early church and there is a record of an officer being dismissed for adding an apostle to a document he wrote to give it authority. New Testament writings were simply not accepted unless it was known who wrote them. This is one reason why a number were late in being included into the canon. Colossians 1:1-2 (King James Version)1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,2To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.The opening verse indicates that Timothy co-authored the letter with Paul.
What did Paul tell the Galatians about the way to obtain salvation and righteousness?
The apostle Paul wrote with strong conviction about the provision for salvation that God had made through Jesus Christ. Also in his letter to the Galatians, he wrote: "The Law has become our tutor leading to Christ, that we might be declared righteous due to faith." (Galatians 3:24)
Who was Paul writing to in 2 Timothy?
A:Burton L. Mack (Who Wrote the New Testament) says that the attribution to Paul of the epistles to Timothy (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy) is clearly fictional, for their language, style and thought are thoroughly un-Pauline. This is the consensus view of most New Testament scholars.The two letters, as well as the Epistle to Titus were written at different times, undoubtedly during the first half of the second century, as demonstrated by references to the role of bishops, who begin to appear early in the second century. Their content fits nicely into the situation and thought of the church in the mid-second century. The epistles were not included in Marcion's list of Paul's letters (ca 140 CE), and quotations first appear in lrenaeus'Against Heresies, dated about 180 CE.We do not know who wrote the two Epistles to Timothy, or where they were written, but they were written long after Paul's lifetime.A:Paul's location while writing 1 Timothy is unknown. 2 Timothy is thought to have been written from a prison in Rome during Paul's final imprisonment. John MacArthur says in his Study Bible on Timothy that The evidence seems clear that Paul wrote 1Timothy and Titus shortly after his release from his first Roman imprisonment (ca. 62-64AD) and 2Timothy from prison during his second Roman imprisonment (ca. 66-67AD) shortly before his death.Paul wrote 2Timothy from somewhere in Macedonia but it is not known exactly where...
Where in the Bible is St Paul's size mentioned?
Nowhere that I know of, but from his own testimony Paul quotes what others say of him in 2 Corinthians 10.10: For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
What part of Paul's letters did he himself usually write?
Paul certainly knew how to write and was probably fairly good at it. He wrote at times about how he worked to support himself, not relying on the congregations for support. So it seems most unlikely that he would have paid a scribe to write any part of his letters. Why would he? Also, if he wrote from prison, he would surely have written his letters himself, if only to pass the time. Some later additions to his letters were written by other, anonymous authors, and there are some references that suggest that parts were written by other authors. It seems probable that Paul wrote all of the genuine epistles.Another answer:If an epistle was penned by a scribe (Tertius, the scribe of Romans, sends his own greeting in Romans 16:22), Paul would write the salutation himself, as he says in 2 Thessalonians 3:17 - The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write.Personal references scattered throughout his epistles indicate that Paul's eyes were troublesome to him (Galatians 4:13-15; this was possibly the "thorn in the flesh" of 2 Corinthians 12:7), and this may have adversely impacted his writing. Galatians 6:11 - See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand!
Why does the apostle Paul teach his own beliefs?
I think Paul does not teach his own beliefs. What he teaches in the letters written by him is consistent with other books of the New Testament. I think you have a misunderstanding here.
What inspered paul McCartney to be a pianist?
Probably his father. He played the piano at family get togethers and he also wrote his own songs.
What books of the Bible did Paul actually write?
Another answer from our community:Whilst no actual proof exists that Paul wrote the letters attributed to him in the Bible, neither is there any proof that Shakespeare wrote his plays. One must look at the books, and through textual analysis come to conclusions as to what is most likely. It is accepted that Paul wrote Romans, 1&2 Corinthians and Galatians, however, most of the other letters are regarded to have been written by Paul also by some Bible scholars. Ephesians has caused some concern as its style is not quite the same as the other Pauline letters. However, the letter begins and ends with greetings from Paul to known Christian leaders in Ephesus, and, whilst there may be doubts over the bulk of the letter's authorship, it is almost certain that Paul wrote the beginning and the end. Philppians, Colossians and the two letters to Thessaloniki are almost certainly written by Paul. They contain material that refers to Paul's missionary journeys and the problems that beset the Christian churches there. They contain personal greetings to known Christian leaders and are written in a Greek that is almost identical in style with the authenticated letters of Romans, Corinthians and Galatians. The personal letters to Timothy, Titus and Philemon again are in a similar style and refer to events and to people (e.g. Paul leaving Titus in Crete) which were specific to Paul. Therefore, the evidence points to these letters also being written by him. In Philemon, as an example, Paul even adds a remark in his own hand rather than use a scribe as he would have done for his previous letters. The exception to the letters in the New Testament is the letter to the Hebrews. Some attribute this to Paul also, as it contains great teaching especially in Chapter 11 teaching on faith that is totally in accord with Paul's other writings. However, many scholars feel that the style of the Greek used is simply not that of Paul. If Paul did not write this letter, then the author is unknown - which is, on the balance of the evidence, the most likely conclusion.As far as we know, Paul did not write thirteen books, although it appears as if Paul's Second Epistle to the Corinthians was originally at least three separate letters that were subsequently amalgamated.Paul wrote 13 books: Corinthians 1and 2 , Romans, Hebrews, Timothy 1and2, Titus, Philemon, Galatians, Colossians, Thessalonians 1and2, Ephesians and Philippians
What letters did St. Paul write while in prison?
AnswerRaymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that the three journeys are only a convenient classification developed by students of Acts. He finds difficulty in reconciling the itinerary identified in the Book of Acts with Paul's own description of his itinerary. When talking of Paul's epistles it is safer to relate them to his own account of his mission and therefore not to the three missionary journeys described in Acts, written more than half a century later.
How did the soldiers in World War I express their feelings?
The soldiers wrote letters for their friends and family at home, wrote poems that said wha the soldiers felt and wrote in their own diaries. For some great info go to...www.bbc.co.uk/history/~isla x
What songs do the wanted write on their own?
I don't know all of the Songs They Wrote But They Wrote Ill be your strength, Warzone, I want It All, And Tom's Mom Wrote The Line "Playing With Lightning"
Who wrote in his own write?
John Lennon wrote In His Own Write.
When is The Host by Stephenie Meyer coming out in theaters?
Yes it is! She wrote it her own on her site. But we don't know when, yet!
Did Paul e Williams have a good education?
Absolutely! Paul's own testemony is he was taught at the feet of Gamiliel, a very well know Rabbi. Paul also states that he had outstriped his contempories in Judaism. Paul's letters in the New Testament reveal a brilliant mind and well schooled person. He was a true intellectual of the day. He even took on the Greeg thinkers on Mars Hill and left them in awe. All his abilities he attributes to his relationship with the risen Christ.
What was Paul McCartney thinking when he wrote Blackbird?
He wrote it about race relations. The blackbird represents black people learning to sing with their own voice and fly!
