Pauline epistles

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What are the Pauline epistles?They are thirteen letters written by Paul the Apostle, some of the earliest Christian writings that explain early church beliefs and practices.
2. How many letters are in the Pauline epistles and who wrote them?Seven letters—Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, Philemon, and 1 Thessalonians—are widely accepted as written by Paul. The other six letters have disputed authorship.

Pauline epistles: A collection of thirteen letters in the New Testament attributed to the Apostle Paul, forming a significant part of early Christian doctrine.
Pseudepigraphy: The practice of attributing a work, especially a literary or philosophical text, to an author other than the actual writer.
Theology: The systematic study of the nature of God and religious belief, often involving interpretation of scripture and doctrine.
Canon of Scripture: The official list of books considered to be divinely inspired and authoritative within a religious tradition, such as the New Testament.