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Pauline

Pauline

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About Paul the apostle and his teachings
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɔːliːn/
: paulino
  • The Pauline epistles are an important part of the New Testament.

Examples

  • Her research focuses on Pauline theology and its influence on Western thought.

  • Early Christian writings often distinguish between Pauline and non-Pauline texts.

  • The Pauline epistles are essential for understanding Christian theology.

  • Many scholars study Pauline writings to grasp early church beliefs.

  • Many scholars study Pauline writings to grasp early Christian beliefs.

  • Her research focuses on Pauline theology and its impact on the development of Christian doctrine.

  • The Pauline epistles provide insights into the teachings of Paul the Apostle.

Surface Forms

Pauline positive

Morphology

Pauline = Paul (opaque) = Paul + ine

The suffix '-ine' is used to form adjectives relating to a person, but the specific connection to Paul the Apostle's doctrines is not immediately apparent to all learners.

Etymology

Pauline comes from the name Paul, as in Paul the Apostle, plus the ending -ine that means 'of or relating to'. So Pauline means 'of or relating to Paul', especially his writings or ideas.