Paul's Letter

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Introduction to the Pauline Letters : 

Introduction to the Pauline Letters Virginia Wiles

Introducing Paul’s Letters : 

Introducing Paul’s Letters The form of the Greco-Roman letter Rhetoric in the Greco-Roman letter The orality of Paul’s world A summary of Paul’s letters

The Form of the Greco-Roman Letter : 

The Form of the Greco-Roman Letter Introduction Central Section Conclusion

Introduction : 

Introduction Salutation Sender Recipient Greeting Thanksgiving

Salutation : 

Salutation 1 Th. 1:1; 1 Cor. 1:1-3; 2 Cor. 1:1-2; Gal. 1:1-5; Phil. 1:1-2; Rom 1:1-7; Phm. 1:1-3 Sender: Paul [an apostle . . .] and [Timothy . . .] Recipient: To the saints at . . . Greeting: Grace and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ

A bi-cultural Greeting : 

A bi-cultural Greeting In Greek: “Hi” = charein In Hebrew: “Hi” = shalom (peace) Paul says: charis (=grace) and peace (=shalom)

Thanksgiving : 

Thanksgiving 1 Th. 1:2-10; 1 Cor 1:4-9; 2 Cor. 1:3-7; None in Galatians!; Phil. 1:3-11; Rom. 1:8-17; Phm. 4-7 Provides “introduction” to the letter Standard form in Greco-Roman letter

Central Section : 

Central Section BODY I want you to know . . . Now concerning . . . “Theology” Ethical Exhortation and InstructionsSee, e.g. Romans 12

Conclusion : 

Conclusion Peace Wish Greetings Kiss Apostolic Command Benediction

Greco-Roman Rhetoric : 

Greco-Roman Rhetoric Rhetoric = “the art of persuasion” “Higher Education” in Greco-Roman society was an education in rhetoric Consisted in learning to listen to speeches critically and to construct persuasive speeches Standard rhetorical forms, e.g., the diatribe

The Orality of Paul’s World : 

The Orality of Paul’s World Letters were written to be heard not read Thus, oral devices were used Letters were hand-delivered and interpreted by the reader

2 Corinthians 10-13 : 

2 Corinthians 10-13

1 Thessalonians : 

1 Thessalonians Written from Corinth First letter written Written soon after leaving Thessalonica, thus, ca. 43 [49] THEME: Eschatology

Philippians : 

Philippians Written while in prison -- probably from Ephesus ca. 53 Philippi was a Roman colony, and the letter uses military images THEME: Joy in the midst of persecution

1 Corinthians : 

1 Corinthians Written while in Macedonia ca. 51-53 THEME: Ethics

“2 Corinthians” : 

“2 Corinthians” Composed of four different letters Written ca. 51-53 Written from Ephesus? THEME: Defense of Paul’s Apostleship

Galatians : 

Galatians Written ca. 53 Written from Ephesus THEME: Freedom from the Law

Philemon : 

Philemon Written from Ephesus ca. 53 THEME: Equality in Christ

Romans : 

Romans Written from Corinth Paul’s last letter ca. 54-55 Often considered a summary THEME: Justification by Faith:New Life for Jews and Gentiles

Summary : 

Summary 1 Thessalonians -- Eschatology Philippians -- Joy in midst of persecution 1 Corinthians -- Ethics 2 Corinthians -- Defense of apostleship Galatians -- Freedom from the Law Philemon -- Equality in Christ Romans: -- Justification by Faith: New Life for Jews and Gentiles

Introductory Matters : 

Introductory Matters Paul’s Life and Ministry Paul’s Travels Paul’s Letters Paul’s Theology