Cousar identifies six prominent features of the Pauline letters, which sets the framework for discussion (Cousar 3-10).
The intended audience were the Jews
Although Paul associates primarily as an apostle to the Gentiles, his indirect purpose in his composition of Romans, as Cousar remarks, was to “theologically engage in the aggressive evangelism of Jews” (Cousar 29). Paul employs a provocative remark, “You foolish Galatians!” (Gal 3:1), setting the essence for his apologetic rhetoric throughout…
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