Epistle to the Philippians
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| - | Epistle to the Philippians. | + | The '''Epistle to the Philippians''' (or simply '''Philippians''') is a [[book]] included in the [[New Testament]] of the [[Bible]]. It is a letter from [[Paul of Tarsus|St. Paul]] to the [[local church|church]] of [[Philippi]]. It is one of the authentic Pauline epistles, written ''c'' 62. |
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| + | == Authorship == | ||
| + | Pauline authorship of Philippians is universally accepted by virtually all Bible scholars, ancient and modern. | ||
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| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | The letter was written to the church at Philippi, one of the earliest churches to be founded in Europe. They were very attached to Paul, just as he was very fond of them. Of all the churches, their contributions (which Paul gratefully acknowledges) are among the only he accepts. ([[Acts of the Apostles|Acts 20:33-35]]; [[2 Corinthians|2 Cor. 11:7-12]]; [[2 Thessalonians|2 Thess. 3:8]]). The generosity of the Philippians comes out very conspicuously (Phil. 4:15). | ||
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| + | ==Historical background== | ||
| + | The Philippians had sent [[Epaphroditus]], their messenger, with contributions to meet the needs of Paul; and on his return Paul sent this letter with him. With this precious communication Epaphroditus sets out on his homeward journey. | ||
Revision as of 03:19, 21 November 2008
The Epistle to the Philippians (or simply Philippians) is a book included in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a letter from St. Paul to the church of Philippi. It is one of the authentic Pauline epistles, written c 62.
Authorship
Pauline authorship of Philippians is universally accepted by virtually all Bible scholars, ancient and modern.
Background
The letter was written to the church at Philippi, one of the earliest churches to be founded in Europe. They were very attached to Paul, just as he was very fond of them. Of all the churches, their contributions (which Paul gratefully acknowledges) are among the only he accepts. (Acts 20:33-35; 2 Cor. 11:7-12; 2 Thess. 3:8). The generosity of the Philippians comes out very conspicuously (Phil. 4:15).
Historical background
The Philippians had sent Epaphroditus, their messenger, with contributions to meet the needs of Paul; and on his return Paul sent this letter with him. With this precious communication Epaphroditus sets out on his homeward journey.
