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Galatians

  1. Lesson One
    Epistles (First Few Verses Of Each Pauline Epistle)
    25 Activities
  2. Lesson Two
    Overview of Galatians
    19 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Works-Righteousness as Slavery
    19 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  4. Lesson Four
    Faith, Life, and the Spirit
    13 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Author and Audience
    17 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Galatians Epistles (First Few Verses Of Each Pauline Epistle) Behind | How Long Did It Take Paul to Write His Letters? Part 3
Lesson 1, Activity 19

Behind | How Long Did It Take Paul to Write His Letters? Part 3

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See a table below with approximations of how long it would take to produce copies of each of the New Testament Epistles. 

As startling as those totals may be, Richards suggests that producing an original polished draft of these letters would take many times longer to complete. Romans, for example, may have required the services of a secretary for more than ten days of preparation, between an initial draft, its revision, and any other note-taking sessions or discussion that may have been involved. 

Table and quotes from: E. Randolph Richards, Paul and First-Century Letter Writing: Secretaries, Composition and Collection, 2004, pp. 164-165.