Richards, E. Randolph

Paul and first-century letter writing : secretaries, composition, and collection / E. Randolph Richards. - Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c2004. - 252 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-244) and indexes.

Introduction -- A modern, Western Paul -- Paul as a first-century letter writer -- The tools of a letter writer -- Secretaries in the first-century world -- Paul's use of a secretary -- Identifying inserted material -- Weaving together a letter -- Classifying Paul's letters -- Analyzing Paul's writing style -- Preparing a letter for dispatch -- Dispatching the letter -- Paul's letter carriers -- Paul's use of his letter carriers -- Collecting Paul's letters -- Inspiration and first-century letter writing -- Conclusion.

0830827889 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2004017267


Bible.--Epistles of Paul--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Classical letters--History and criticism.
Letter writing, Classical.

BS 2650.52 / .R53 2004