Historical context of Ephesians

Who wrote Ephesians, when, and to whom — and how that shapes the way we read it today.

Author

Paul

Date written

c. AD 60-62

Original audience

Church in Ephesus.

Genre

Epistle

Testament

New Testament

Chapters

6

Background and setting

Written from prison.

Why it matters today

Understanding the world Ephesians was written into helps us read it on its own terms — and apply it faithfully to our lives now. God spoke through real people, in real history, for the lasting good of His people in every generation.

Read the overview of Ephesians or jump into chapter 1.