Colossians & Philemon : a new covenant commentary
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Colossians & Philemon : a new covenant commentary
(New covenant commentary series)
The Lutterworth Press, c2009
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-155) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction to Colossians and Philemon
Colossians
1:1-2
1:3-14
Fusing the Horizons: The Global Church
1:15-20
Fusing the Horizons: Christological Assertions
1:21-23
1:24-2:7
2:8-23
Fusing the Horizons: Common Faith
Excursus: Colossians and the Roman Empire
3:1-17
Fusing the Horizons: Doctrine and Life
3:18-4:1
4:2-18
Fusing the Horizons: Christian Leaders
Philemon
1-7
8-22
23-25
Fusing the Horizons: Ministerial Formation
Bibliography
Name Index
Scripture Index
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