Letters
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Letters constitute a specific genre of written communication characterized by direct address between sender and recipient, distinct from general narrative or poetic texts.
What is the meaning of Letters in the Bible?
Letters constitute a specific genre of written communication characterized by direct address between sender and recipient, distinct from general narrative or poetic texts.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the structure and conventions of ancient letters clarifies the rhetorical strategies and personal relationships evident in the New Testament epistles.
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