Colossians and Philemon (ICC)

The late Robert McL. Wilson was Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies, University of St Andrews,UK.

"This volume takes its place as a worthy replacement in the venerable International Critical Commentary series. Here is critical but reverent scholarship at its best, distilling many years of research and reflection. In a day when the length of critical commentaries is expanding exponentially, Wilson serves up a concise, erudite treatment, a model of lucid scholarship.For pastors who can work with their Greek NT and for teachers in colleges, universities and seminaries, this commentary will prove to be a goldmine of information. The proofreading for this highly technical volume is first rate."

• ForewordAbbreviationsBibliographyCOLOSSIANS IntroductionI ColossaeII The Church at Colossae III The Letter to the Colossians a) Authenticity b) Place of Writing c) Colossians and Ephesians d) Colossians and other Pauline Letters e) Conclusions IV The Colossian HeresyV Recapitulation CommentaryI Opening Salutation (1: 1-2) II Thanksgiving for the Faith of the Colossians (1: 3-8) III Intercession for the Colossians (1: 9-14)IV The Colossian "Hymn" (1:15-20) V Relevance for the Readers (1:21-23) VI Paul's Labours for the Church (1:24-2: 5) VII The Significance of Christ's Work (2: 6-15)VIII Further Admonitions (2:16-23) IX Seek Things Above (3: 1-4) X Guidelines for the new life (3: 5-17) XI The Haustafel (3:18-4: 1) XII Final Admonitions (4: 2-6) XIII The Close of the Letter (4: 7-18) XIV EpiloguePHILEMONIntroductionCommentaryIndex of Ancient Writings and SourcesIndex of AuthorsSubject Index