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How many books of the New Testament bear Paul's name?
How many books of the New Testament bear Paul's name?
What is the primary source of information about Paul's life?
What is the primary source of information about Paul's life?
What is the relationship between the accounts of Paul's life in his letters and in the Acts of the Apostles?
What is the relationship between the accounts of Paul's life in his letters and in the Acts of the Apostles?
What is the nature of Paul's writings in the New Testament?
What is the nature of Paul's writings in the New Testament?
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What is the significance of Paul's letters in understanding his life?
What is the significance of Paul's letters in understanding his life?
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Study Notes
Paul's Prominence and Written Sources
- Paul is the most prominent personality in the New Testament, next to Jesus.
- Thirteen of the 27 books of the New Testament bear his name, all of which are letters.
- These letters are the primary source of information about Paul's life, providing first-person accounts.
- The Acts of the Apostles (chapters 9-28) is another key source of information about Paul, although it sometimes differs from his letters in details.
Constructing Paul's Life Outline
- Biblical scholars have pieced together the basic outline of Paul's life using his letters as the primary source.
- The Acts of the Apostles is used to complement and supplement the information from his letters.
- There is no formal biography of Paul's life, making these sources crucial for understanding his life and teachings.
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Explore the life and writings of Paul, a prominent figure in the New Testament, through his letters and appearances in the Acts of the Apostles. Learn about the only two sources of information on Paul's life and their differences.
