Publisher's Synopsis
Through twenty-four erudite and engaging lectures, you will gain new insights into the New Testament's oldest texts: the thirteen letters attributed to Paul. With renowned New Testament scholar Fr. Raymond F. Collins, you will enter into Paul's world. First, you will look at Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, Philippians, Philemon, Galatians, Corinthians, and Romans. By examining them in the order in which they were written, you will appreciate how Paul's epistolary skills developed as he responded to issues that prompted him to write to the five churches. You will then explore the remaining texts in the Pauline corpus. You will look at Second Thessalonians, Colossians, and Ephesians, analyzing the unique character of the texts and the circumstances that prompted their composition. Finally, you will examine the epistles addressed to Timothy and Titus. This fascinating course will give you a greater understanding of Paul and his works, bringing you to the heart of the New Testament.
