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Which of the following writers did not author any of the seven General Epistles (Peter James Paul John Jude)?
Not one of Peter, James, Paul, John or Jude is now believed to have written any of the General Epistles, as they are all regarded as pseudepigraphical. In other words, some epistles were written in the names of Peter, James, John and Jude, and attributed to them, but they were not really the authors.
Why were Paul's epistles named Pauline Epistles?
AnswersIn general terms, Paul's epistles are known as Pauline epistles to distinguish them from the epistles known as the Epistles of James, John, Jude and Peter. In more specific usage, the epistles believed to really have been written by Paul (1 Thessalonians, Galatians, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Philemon and Romans) are known as Pauline Epistles to distinguish them from those known as pseudo-Pauline epistles (2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Colossians, 1Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus ).
Who did St. Paul write to?
Epistles to the Thessalonians written from Corinth. Epistles to the Corinthians. Epistle to the Galations. Epistle to the Romans written from Corinth. Epistle to the Philippians. Epitle to the Colossians. Epistle to Philemon. Epistle to the Hebrews. Epistle to Titus.
When did Paul write some of his letters?
Based on events portrayed in Acts of the Apostles, Paul's epistles are traditionally thought to have been written between 48 and 62 CE. However, the text of Paul's own epistles suggests that some of his epistles might have been written somewhat earlier - between 44 and 48 CE.
What were the six early epistles written by Paul?
Most scholars say there were actually seven epistles written by Paul: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Philemon, Galatians, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. However a computer analysis by A Q Morton suggests that 1 Thessalonians and Philippians do not share the same dictation or writing style as the others and may not be genuine, leaving five epistles actually written by the apostle Paul. The remaining epistles traditionally ascribed to Paul are now sometimes referred to as pseudo-Pauline epistles.
