The Earlier Epistles of St. Paul: Their Motive and Origin is a book written by Kirsopp Lake in 1914. The book is a detailed analysis of the earlier epistles of St. Paul, including 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Galatians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Romans. The author examines the historical context and literary style of each epistle, as well as the theological themes and motifs that run throughout them. Lake also explores the possible motives and origins behind...