I have added some thoughts in the comments to this nice update on what the scholars are up to of late- MM
By Pat Lowinger
Within modern Christianity there remains pervasive misunderstandings regarding the date(s), authorship and transmission of various portions of the New Testament. One of the most prolific New Testament authors was the Apostle Paul. Of the fourteen Epistles credited to Paul, the current mainstream consensus among scholars is that no more than nine are authentic. The remaining five, some would argue seven, are known forgeries- falsely attributed to the Apostle Paul.
Origin and Acceptance of Paul’s Letters:
Modern Orthodox Icon depicting the Apostle Paul
Current scholarship dates the earliest of Paul’s Epistles (First Thessalonians) to around 50 CE and the latest (Romans) at some point prior to 60 CE. This isn’t to imply that there isn’t some room for debate. For example, some scholars would argue that First Thessalonians wasn’t authored until 52 CE, but generally it’s excepted that the authentic letters of Paul were…
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