Epistle to the Philippians

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Epistle to the Philippians?Primarily Paul the Apostle, with Timothy as a co-sender
2. What is the classification?Pauline epistle, considered part of the New Testament canon
3. What is the intended audience?The Christian church in Philippi, a Roman colony in Macedonia
4. Where did Paul send this letter?Paul sent it to the church in the city of Philippi, which is in the region of Macedonia, now part of Greece.
5. When did Paul first visit Philippi?Paul visited Philippi between the years 50 and 52 AD, during his second trip to spread his message.

Kenosis: A Greek term meaning 'self-emptying,' referring to Christ's voluntary renunciation of divine privileges.
Christ Hymn: A poetic passage within Philippians (2:5-11) describing Jesus' divine nature, humility, and ultimate glorification.
Pauline Corpus: The collection of letters in the New Testament traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul.