Imagine you have been asked to participate in a debate on the pseudonymity of Colossians, the proposition for which “A comparison of the literary and theological features of Philemon and Colossians casts significant doubt on the long held assumption that Colossians was not written by Paul.”

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Imagine you have been asked to participate in a debate on the pseudonymity of Colossians, the proposition for
which
“A comparison of the literary and theological features of Philemon and Colossians casts significant doubt on the
long held assumption that Colossians was not written by Paul.”
You have been asked to be the first speaker for the positive team. The role of the first speaker in a debate is too:
• Provide the team’s definitions (e.g., “literary”, “theological”, “written”)
• Provide the clarifications and parameters (e.g., limited to just these two letters?)
• Outline the basic argument for the proposition
• Deliver 3 or 2 substantive arguments in support of the motion.
You are required to submit a 1200 word precis of your speech. You may use dot points where appropriate, but
the submission must conform to the structure of essay.
All sources must be referenced using Chicago referencing style.
All assignments are marked with reference to: 1. Clear statement of thesis and well organised structure; 2.
Logical Sequence of the argument; 3. Quality of the critical analysis. 4. Literary Style.