1. Define the term pseudonymity and explain its practice among Hellenistic-Jewish and early Christian writers. In essence, pseudonymity refers to the practice of creating an entirely new work and using the name of an author who has already passed away in doing so. This was a widespread practice amongst both Hellensitic-Jewish and the early Christian writers. Some of these books have long since been accepted into the cannon.
“Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God”. -The Letter of Paul to the Philippians. Irving chose this quote because he wanted people to have an idea about what the book will be about and also give an important message to readers that can be applied to their everyday life. The message to readers is if you believe in God, there is no need to be worried because if you speak to God and tell him your problems, you will be taken care of.
BY SHONGZAN CHANLILA KHAYI 1. a) Read Philippians using “mirror reading” to describe the problem the letter is addressing. Ref. Text Problem addressed 1:15-18 … some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of good will.
In Romans 1-3 Paul uses the principle of impartiality to set up his thesis for these three chapters as an unbiased counterpart. Paul writes these three chapters with the goal of uniting the Jew and Gentiles, by proving the means of being saved is through Faith, not the law. Paul breaks apart the law to provide evidence that it alone cannot save oneself, and that faith comes from Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and being humble. Paul strengthens this argument by setting up Romans in a diatribal form. He states his thesis, demonstrates the thesis with the antithesis, restates the thesis, demonstrates the thesis with examples, then he does and exposition of the thesis, and the answers the objections.
On February 14, 2018, seventeen lives were cut short due to a twenty year old man and a gun. Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida was forever changed by this devastating event. In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians, Paul wrote “But ye, brethren, are not in darkness” (1 Thess 5:4). There are many factors that may have effected and even caused this tragedy including the possibility of bullies and the shooter’s, Nikolas Cruz, psyche. As always, there is more than one side to a story.
AUTHORSHIP The letter of Philippians was argued to be written by Paul the Apostle. The writing itself reveals the stamp of genuineness, since it bears upon it most vividly the impress of the Apostle’s personality and character. The letter begins in standard form for an ancient Hellenistic letter structure, with author or senders first, then recipients with a greeting: Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Phil.1.1-2 NIV Paul not only mentioned his name at the salutation but also include the name of his son in the Lord by name Timothy which his most usual ways of his writings in
Paul shares his intimate thoughts about his desire to be with Christ as he proclaims his faith until the
In the book of Romans, Paul is writing to the church in Rome. At this point, Paul had been interested in Rome and wanted to spread the gospel there. Expanding his grounds, he went to Rome to teach them about the one true King. This passage itself speaks about how dedicated and connected Paul was to Christ and letting no one get in the way of His purpose which as an apostle was to teach others about Christ. It also exemplifies the trust and faith Paul had in Christ.
I have chosen the epistle Romans, which is almost definitive that Paul is the author (Bible.org, 2018). This letter is appropriately titled as Paul wrote it for the Roman church. It is also known as his greatest accomplishment (Bible.org, 2018). This epistle was created to set the foundation of starting a church in Rome and spreading the gospel. Experts believe Paul wrote Romans
