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Seven letters (with consensus dates)[6] considered genuine by most scholars:
- First Thessalonians (c. 49–51)
- Galatians (c. 48 AD)
- First Corinthians (c. 53–54)
- Second Corinthians (c. 55–56)
- Philemon (c. 57–59 or c. 62)
- Philippians (c. 57–59 or c. 62)
- Romans (c. 55–57)
The order listed above was the order written per Joshua Schachterle, Ph.D here.
The three letters on which scholars are about evenly divided:[1] If these letters are inauthentic, then the consensus dates are probably incorrect.
- Second Thessalonians (c. 51–52)
- Colossians (c. 57–59 or c. 62)
- Ephesians (c. 62)
The letters thought to be pseudepigraphic by many scholars (traditional dating given):[1] The content of these letters strongly suggests they were written a decade or more later than the traditional dates.
- First Timothy (c. 62–64)
- Second Timothy (c. 62–65)
- Titus (c. 66–67)
Died: c. 62–64 CE, Rome [Italy]
Finally, Epistle to the Hebrews, although anonymous and not really in the form of a letter, has long been included among Paul’s collected letters. Although some churches ascribe Hebrews to Paul,[7] neither most of Christianity nor modern scholarship does so.[1][8]
Chronological order of Paul’s letters – * indicates authentic letters
| Date | Name | Location of authorship |
|---|---|---|
| c. 48 | Galatians* | Antioch (uncertain) |
| c. 49–51 | 1 Thessalonians* | Corinth |
| c. 49–51 | 2 Thessalonians | Corinth |
| c. 53–55 | 1 Corinthians* | Ephesus |
| c. 55–56 | 2 Corinthians* | Macedonia |
| c. 57 | Romans* | Corinth |
| c. 62 | Ephesians | Rome |
| c. 62 | Philippians* | Rome |
| c. 62 | Colossians | Rome |
| c. 62 | Philemon* | Rome |
| c. 62–64 | 1 Timothy | Macedonia |
| c. 62–64 | Titus | Nicopolis |
| c. 64–67 | 2 Timothy | Rome |
Pauline Epistles: All 13 Letters In Order (With Summaries) Written by Marko Marina, Ph.D.
In this article, we’ll explore 13 Pauline’s letters, placing them chronologically and summarizing their content and themes. Finally, we’ll delve into concise summaries of each letter, uncovering their key messages and enduring significance.
