In the New Testament, there are 21 letters written by early Christian leaders to communities of Jesus' followers in the ancient Roman world. A wise reading of these letters involves learning about their historical context. Who were the letters written to, where did the recipients live, and what prompted sending the letter? In this video we explore the different layers of historical context with these letters, so that we can better understand the wisdom they still have to offer.
Watch the video and then answer the question using the comment box below.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Pick an Epistle and summarize the situation the letter was written to address.
