The writings of St. Paul in the New Testament are defined as "Epistles" or "Pauline Epistles." These are letters written by Paul the Apostle to various early Christian communities or individuals, providing theological teachings, ethical instructions, and pastoral guidance. They are some of the earliest Christian documents, foundational for Christian theology and ethics. There are 13 Pauline epistles traditionally attributed to Paul, although scholars generally agree that he directly authored seven of them. These epistles are distinct biblical text types characterized primarily as letters addressing specific churches or persons and addressing practical and doctrinal matters within early Christianity.
Thus, St. Paul's writings can be defined as epistolary biblical texts in the New Testament.
