Pen, Parchment, and People - Letters E8
Writing a letter in Paul’s day wasn’t as simple as grabbing a pen and paper and placing the finished letter in a mailbox. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the world of 1st century letter writing, including “cosenders,” letter drafts, the cost of production, and delivery. Listen in on this fascinating conversation.
BibleProject · Jon Collins, Tim Mackie
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Show Notes
Writing a letter in Paul’s day wasn’t as simple as grabbing a pen and paper and placing the finished letter in a mailbox. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the world of 1st century letter writing, including “cosenders,” letter drafts, the cost of production, and delivery. Listen in on this fascinating conversation.
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Timestamps
- Part one (0:00–19:40)
- Part two (19:40–29:15)
- Part three (29:15–44:30)
- Part four (44:30–57:30)
- Part five (57:30–end)
Additional Resources
- Randolph Richards, Paul and First-Century Letter Writing: Secretaries, Composition and Collection
- Jerome Murphy-O'Connor, O.P., Paul the Letter-Writer: His World, His Options, His Skills
Show Music
- Defender Instrumental by Tents
- Scream Pilots by Moby
- Little Spirit by Delayde
Show produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee.
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