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Paul's Variable Writing Styles
- Paul wrote in different registers and styles, so stylistic differences alone don't prove different authorship.
- Content overlaps (e.g., justification and 'in Christ') show theological unity across letters.
Paul's Emotional Voice In Corinthians
- Wright notes the biggest stylistic shift is between 1 and 2 Corinthians, reflecting Paul's emotional state.
- He reads 2 Corinthians as the product of a leader recovering from a near breakdown.
Authorship Hinges On Theological Reading
- Questions of Pauline authorship shift from style to how we interpret Paul's theological center.
- Slight shifts in reading can re-include disputed letters as authentically Pauline.