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From Chapter 7 - Paul the Letter Writer - Explain and illustrate from Paul's letters what is meant by "occasional" and "general" letters? What materials did Paul use to assist with the oral reading of his letters? Highlight the three main parts of a private letter in relation to Paul's letters.

Paul’s letters is something that many people often wonder who they where actually intended for or what occasion they where originally intended for. In my opinion I think Paul’s letters where for. Personally I think they where meant for those in which he felt needed to here that message. Many also refer to his letters as occasional and general. However I don’t think this is what Paul would have wanted done with his letters because based off the strict

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