DID YOU KNOW?

Scholars widely agree Paul himself wrote seven of the letters bearing his name. Which of these is NOT among those seven undisputed letters?

The answer

Ephesians. The seven "undisputed" letters are Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, and Philemon. Ephesians is one of the disputed letters — its style and vocabulary differ enough that many scholars doubt direct authorship.

Why it’s interesting

That leaves six letters — including Ephesians, Colossians, and the three "Pastorals" — where authorship is argued. The line is drawn mostly from differences in Greek style, theology, and the situations each letter addresses.

Scholarly consensus

You can know the Bible.

Not just the stories, but the history, authorship, and scholarship behind it.