Overview
Deutero-Pauline Epistles
1. After reading all the reading assignments, in a few sentences and in your own words, describe the writing style of the Deutero-Paulinist writer of Colossians and Ephesians. Is it formal or informal, wordy, flowery, down to earth, sarcastic, angry, etc.? Do you see differences between Paul's writing style and the writer of Colossians and Ephesians? If so, explain. If you have been doing the readings in the last few weeks you should be able to see the differences and explain it in your own words. attached. readings and pdfs . Please only use. the materials. provided
2. Scholars find many differences between the theology of the Deutero-Paulinist writer and Paul's theology. Identify 3 of the strongest differences. (Elements of theology include concepts of God, Christ, what it means to be a Christian, salvation, etc.).
New Testament Reading: ColossiansColossians
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New Testament Reading: EphesiansEphesians
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