Intro to Letters of Paul and His Life Quiz

Who were some of the named co senders of Paul's letters?

Timothy, Sosthenes, Silas

How were Paul's letters typically compiled and created?

Over periods of weeks and months in multiple stages and group sessions with the co-authors

What kind of materials were often shared between Paul's letters?

Hebrew Bible quotations, Excerpts from early Christian Hymns, Teaching Traditions, Sermon Material that Paul had previously composed

What role did secretaries play in writing Paul's letters?

Transcribing dictation and composing letters based on the sender's ideas

Why did Paul's letters go through multiple drafts?

Editing, Rewording, Reordering until he was pleased with it

Why were Paul's letters expensive to produce?

They were much longer than a typical letter in his time, Materials and labor were expensive during this time

What was the role of letter carriers in Paul's time?

Read the work aloud, Explain difficult parts based on personal knowledge of the author's intentions, Answered questions from the recipient

Compiled: over periods of weeks and months in multiple stages and group sessions with the co authors

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Cost: $2,300

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Shared materials: Hebrew Bible quotations, Excerpts from early Christian Hymns, Teaching Traditions, Sermon Material that Paul had previously composed

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Retained: Read the work aloud, Explain difficult parts based on personal knowledge of the author's intentions, Answered questions from the recipient

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Where was Paul born?

Tarsus, Cilicia

Who was Paul's teacher in Jerusalem?

Gamaliel

What does the Greek word "Doulos" mean, which Paul uses to describe himself?

bondservant or slave

Why did Jewish leaders seek a Roman death sentence for Jesus?

They wanted to prove that Deuteronomy 21:23 (​​"anyone who is hung on a tree is under God's curse") was true

What percentage of the New Testament is attributed to Paul's writings?

Nearly 25%

What does the Greek word "aphorizo," meaning "separated," relate to in Paul's calling?

He has a totally new outlook on life and is set apart for the gospel of God

On which road did Paul experience his conversion/calling?

The Road to Damascus

What central message does Paul preach, according to 1 Corinthians 1:18?

The message of the cross

According to Galatians 3:13-14, why did Jesus become "a curse for us"?

So that in Christ Jesus, the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles so that we might receive the promised spirit through faith

Why is Paul's experience in Acts 9 debated as either a conversion or a calling?

Because some people argue that when you are a Jew, even when you become a christian, you still keep your Jewish heritage, customs, etc.