2 - Listening To Paul's Letter To Rome
Nobody Liked Paul: The First Christians of Rome
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In our 21st century context, there are very few barriers to contacting someone. It takes moments to email, text, or call. But in Paul’s world, his various letters to churches required much preparation and forethought. How would his letter arrive? Who would bring it, and ensure it reached its end location? Considering Paul’s process can help inform the way we read his letters.
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