What if the apostle Paul penned (or inspired) letters beyond the thirteen we know-letters that shaped communities before fading into obscurity?
This collection, rendered in modern English, introduces texts like 3?Corinthians and the Epistle to the Laodiceans, once circulated under Paul's name. Supplemented with the Correspondence of Paul and Seneca and relevant segments from the Acts of Paul, these writings reveal how the apostle's authority was invoked to address emerging heresies or unify believers-rightly or wrongly.
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What You'll Discover Inside:
Journey beyond the familiar Pauline epistles and explore how early Christians wrestled with apostolic authenticity. Could these letters enrich your understanding of Paul's lasting impact?
| ISBN: | 9781804217733 |
| Publication date: | 26th June 2025 |
| Author: | Early Christian Sources |
| Publisher: | Library of Alexandria an imprint of Muze Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 24 pages |
| Series: | Library of Alexandria |
| Genres: |
Encyclopaedias and reference works History Religion and beliefs |
What if the apostle Paul penned (or inspired) letters beyond the thirteen we know-letters that shaped communities before fading into obscurity?This collection, rendered in modern English, introduces texts like 3?Corinthians and the Epistle to the Laodiceans, once circulated under Paul's name. Supplemented with the Correspondence of Paul and Seneca and relevant segments from the Acts of Paul, these writings reveal how the apostle's authority was invoked to address emerging heresies or unify believers-rightly or wrongly.Included Texts: 3?Corinthians - Found in some Eastern canons, combating Gnostic influences.Epistle to the Laodiceans - A medieval compilation from Pauline phrases.Correspondence of Paul & Seneca - Alleged philosophical exchange.Excerpts of Acts of Paul - Context for these extraneous letters.What You'll Discover Inside: The Reach of Pauline Authority - How churches shaped or fabricated letters in Paul's honor.Early Heresy Battles - 3?Corinthians' stance on bodily resurrection and creation.Literary Forgery or Genuine Legacy? - Insights into scribal and doctrinal motives.Paul's Ongoing Influence - See how his persona framed theological unity beyond the canonical corpus.Journey beyond the familiar Pauline epistles and explore how early Christians wrestled with apostolic authenticity.
The Extra Pauline Letters features in the following genres: Encyclopaedias and reference works, History, Religion and beliefs
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The Extra Pauline Letters was written by Early Christian Sources and published by Library of Alexandria an imprint of Muze Publishing
The Extra Pauline Letters has 24 pages
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