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Ask NT Wright Anything

#40 Do I have to agree with St. Paul?

Jul 15, 2020
Tom Wright answers listener questions about the life of Apostle Paul, the authenticity of his letters, and the relevance of his views for contemporary Christians. The podcast explores Paul's actions in a Jewish context, whether he faced legal consequences, and his personality traits. The episode ends with plans for future episodes and a call for listener participation.
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  • The focus should be on understanding the theological content of Paul's letters rather than getting caught up in debates about their authorship.
  • While there is no evidence of a direct personal meeting between Saul and Jesus, it is highly probable that Saul would have heard about Jesus due to the popularity of his message and ministry at the time.

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Authorship of Paul's Letters

The podcast discusses the question of which of Paul's letters were actually written by him. It explores how some scholars have debated the authorship of different parts of the Pauline corpus, but ultimately concludes that there is historical evidence to support the belief that Paul was a real figure who wrote letters. The podcast emphasizes that the focus should be on understanding the theological content and message of these letters rather than getting caught up in debates about authorship.

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