Letters from the Pillar Apostles

The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the Catholic Epistles as a cohesive collection within the New Testament rather than in isolation. It challenges the notion that the concept of canon obscures the texts' meanings, proposing instead that the process of their composition, redaction, and arrangement is crucial for interpretation. By analyzing reception history and compositional evidence, the author reveals a "collection consciousness" that suggests these letters should be viewed as a deliberate canonical subset, enhancing their interpretive context without contradicting the original authors' intentions.