Colossians and Philemon

AvMichael F. Bird

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Michael Bird's commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the New Covenant Commentary Series pays close attention to the socio-historical context, the flow and dynamics of the text, their argumentative strategy, theological message, and the meaning of Colossians and Philemon for the contemporary church today. Bird situates Colossians in the context of Paul's Ephesian ministry and describes how Paul attempts to persuade a congregation in the Lycus Valley to remain firm in the gospel and to grasp the cosmic majesty of Jesus Christ over and against the views of certain Jewish mystics who have thrown the Colossians into confusion. He shows how, in the letter to Philemon, Paul intercedes for a slave estranged from his master through a carefully crafted feat of pastoral persuasion from a missionary friend of Philemon. The commentary combines exegetical insight, rhetorical analysis, theological exposition, and practical application all in one short volume. Bird shows Paul at work as a theologian, pastor, and missionary in his letters to the Colossians and Philemon.

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Utgivningsdatum:2011-05-26
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:James Clarke & Co Ltd
ISBN:9780718892371

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Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion
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Michael F. Bird is lecturer in Theology and New Testament at Crossway College in Brisbane, Australia. He is the author of several books including Jesus and the Origins of the Gentile Mission, The Saving Righteousness of God, A Birds-Eye View of Paul, and Are You the One Who is to Come? The Historical Jesus and the Messianic Question.

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"Bird's commentary is readable and informative. Clear translations of Colossians and Philemon assist readers, and Greek words are transliterated. He keeps to the series [New Covenant Commentary Series, Ed.] principle of focusing on larger units and this works will. I particularly liked his use of archaeology, social and historical aspects. Moreover, the relationship between the NT text and current faith communities is well balanced, valuable and engaging."Robert S. Dutch: Journal for the Study of the New Testament, Vol. 34 (5), August 2012

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PrefaceAbbreviationsIntroduction to Colossians and PhilemonColossians1:1-21:3-14Fusing the Horizons: The Global Church1:15-20Fusing the Horizons: Christological Assertions1:21-231:24-2:72:8-23Fusing the Horizons: Common FaithExcursus: Colossians and the Roman Empire3:1-17Fusing the Horizons: Doctrine and Life3:18-4:14:2-18Fusing the Horizons: Christian LeadersPhilemon1-78-2223-25Fusing the Horizons: Ministerial FormationBibliographyName IndexScripture Index