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The Christian New Testament contains twenty-seven works, thirteen of which are letters claiming to be written by Paul. Yet, since the 1800s, critical scholars have adamantly disputed his authorship of six of these. Why? What do the scholars see within the six Disputed Letters that raises such doubt?

In 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3, Paul warns his young congregation not to "become easily unsettled or alarmed" by a "teaching allegedly from us." Paul says this teaching could take the form of "a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter," and instructs his congregation: "Let no one deceive you in any way."

If First Century forgers were circulating letters claiming to be written by Paul, could any of these have found their way into the New Testament? How would we know?

"Contending with Paul 2" examines the journeys of all thirteen of Paul's letters and the Book of Hebrews. Approaching these letters as historical documents, the author looks through the eyes of the scholars in order to understand what has raised their skepticism about the the six Disputed Letters. Thus begins a detective story which starts by tracking all references to Paul and his letters in the first two centuries of Christianity, as the documents are slowly accepted as scripture, and ends by examining their place in the world today.

The author delves into Paul's theology in order to compare and contrast his deepest held doctrines with what is found in each of the New Testament letters that bear his name. The seven Undisputed Letters are also assessed for any signs of editing or alteration that may have occurred in those centuries when the letters were copied by hand.

In the end, what is uncovered will enrich the reader's knowledge of all of Paul's letters, but will provide much to consider regarding the six Disputed Letters and the power they continue to wield.

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