Historical context of Romans

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

Author

Paul

Date written

c. AD 57

Original audience

The church in Rome.

Genre

Epistle

Testament

New Testament

Chapters

16

Background and setting

Written from Corinth before Paul's trip to Jerusalem.

Why it matters today

Understanding the world Romans 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 Romans or jump into chapter 1.