Revelation And Redemption At Colossae

Author : Thomas J. Sappington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1991-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567483102

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Revelation and Redemption at Colossae by Thomas J. Sappington Pdf

Recent research in the field of Jewish apocalypticism has opened the way to a fuller understanding of the problem addressed in Colossians. In Part I, Sappington explores the ascetic-mystical piety underlying the Jewish apocalypses. In Part II, he argues that there is a striking correspondence between this phenomenon and the error that threatened the church at Colossae. Finally, Sappington analyses Paul's response to the error, arguing that the themes of 'revelation' (Col. 2.1-5) and 'redemption' (Col. 2.9-15) are critical to our understanding of Paul's exposition.

Author : Thomas J. Sappington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Apocalyptic literature
ISBN : OCLC:976912994

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Revelation and Redemption at Colossae by Thomas J. Sappington Pdf

Author : Jerry L. Sumney
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664221423

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Colossians by Jerry L. Sumney Pdf

The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary of every book and major aspect of the New Testament, providing fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, careful attention to their literary design, and a theologically perceptive exposition of the biblical text. C. Clifton Black, M. Eugene Boring, and John T. Carroll are series editors. The letter to the Colossians offers great insight into the faith, life, and problems of an early Christian church. Understanding this letter to be one of Pauls prison epistles but aware of the differences between this and his other writings, Jerry Sumney shows how the church struggled with expressing its new faith in the diverse settings of the Greco-Roman world. Paying special attention to the ways of forgiveness and salvation through the power of Christ, this fine commentary offers compelling new insights into Colossians expansive Christology and expectant eschatology.

Author : Frank Thielman
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830876472

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Paul & the Law by Frank Thielman Pdf

No issue in contemporary Pauline studies is more contested than Paul's view of the law. Headline proponents of the "new perspective" on Paul, such as E.P. Sanders and J.D.G. Dunn, have maintained that the Reformational readings of Paul have led to distorted understandings of first-century Judaism, of Paul and particularly of Paul's diagnosis of the Jewish situation under the law. Others have responded by arguing that while our understanding of Paul needs to be tuned to the clearer sounds now emanating from Jewish texts of the apostle's day, the basic Reformational insight into Paul's analysis of the human plight remains true to the apostle. Paul was opposing works righteousness. Paul & The Law is a careful attempt to assault this crucial interpretive problem with a new strategy. Rather than taking a systematic, topical approach, Frank Thielman examines Paul's view of the law in context: the context of each letter's language and argument. While many studies have focused on Paul's explicit statements about the law, Thielman goes further in investigating those contexts where Paul's language is allusive and his view implied. The result is an illuminating and significant contribution to Pauline studies. Paul & the Law clarifies our understanding of Paul's perspective on the law in the light of his gospel of Jesus Christ, and it reaffirms the coherence and integrity of Pauline theology as it relates to this pivotal axis of his thought.

Author : Ben Witherington
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802824882

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The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians by Ben Witherington Pdf

This title offers an innovative way of looking at Ephesians, Colossians and Philemon as inter-related documents written at different levels of moral discourse. The author also analyses these documents as examples of Asiatic rhetoric.

Author : Allan R. Bevere
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780826462077

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Sharing in the Inheritance by Allan R. Bevere Pdf

The argument of this book is two-fold: the target of the argument of Colossians is a Judaism dismissive of the Gentile Colossian Christians and the recognition of that fact casts new light on the moral material of the letter and its integration into the argument of the epistle as a whole.Several arguments are made in support of these claims. Significant parallels between Colossians and Galatians suggest similar concerns in both letters relating to Israel's identity as the people of God and how that relates to the Gentile believers are to live. The writers of Colossians, while sharing a similar Jewish perspective with the Colossian philosophers on the relationship between identity and way of life, admonish the Gentile Christians to live in a way consistent with who they are. Nevertheless Paul and Timothy differ with the philosophers as to what constitutes the identity of the Colossian Gentiles as the people of God. In addition to the parallels drawn further themes are present in Colossians which strongly suggest the Jewish character of the philosophy: wisdom, election, and death of Christ as the final return from exile. The apocalyptic background of 3.1-6, the Jewish moral concerns of the ethical lists (3.5-17), and the christological orientation of the Haustafel, bolster the claim that the target of Colossians is Jewish in character and the moral material is integral to the argument.

Author : Stanley E. Porter
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004147010

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Paul And His Opponents by Stanley E. Porter Pdf

Who were Paul's opponents? Were they one or were they many, depending upon the church concerned? These questions continue to be of interest to Pauline and other New Testament scholars, and are addressed in this volume of collected essays. Some of the essays are on specific books, such as Galatians, the Corinthian letters and Romans, while others treat broader issues in Paul's world.

Author : Lukas Bormann,Kelly Del Tredici,Angela Standhartinger
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004267084

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Religious Propaganda and Missionary Competition in the New Testament World by Lukas Bormann,Kelly Del Tredici,Angela Standhartinger Pdf

Religious Propaganda is a pivotal concept for the Hellenistic and Roman epochs in the History of Religions. The term refers to the various competing religious and philosophical movements and currents during those periods. Renowned scholars (H. Attridge, K. Baltzer, J. Collins, A. Dewey, H. Koester, A.T. Kraabel, D. Lührmann, J. Robinson, W. Schottroff, E. Schüssler Fiorenza, A. Yarbro Collins and others) interpret Pagan, Jewish, and Christian sources with a view toward elucidating the confrontation of Jewish and Christian groups with their respective social, economic, religious, and political contexts. The authors seek to demonstrate the significance of missionary and propagandistic themes as well as strategies for the self-understanding of Jews and Christians at the turn of the eras. The articles, 25 in all, draw upon the broad expanse of scholarly work in the History of Religions pertaining to this period: the authors discuss methodology and the state of research, and they forge ahead in the exploration of the intertestamental and New Testament writings.

Author : David W. Pao
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310532149

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Colossians and Philemon by David W. Pao Pdf

This series is designed for those who know biblical languages. It is written primarily for the pastor and Bible teacher, not for the scholar. That is, the aim is not to review and offer a critique of every possible interpretation that has ever been given to a passage, but to exegete each passage of Scripture succinctly in its grammatical and historical context. Each passage is interpreted in the light of its biblical setting, with a view to grammatical detail, literary context, flow of biblical argument, and historical setting. While the focus will not be on application, it is expected that the authors will offer suggestions as to the direction in which application can flow.

Author : Douglas J. Moo
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467439800

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The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon by Douglas J. Moo Pdf

Exhibiting the same brilliant exegesis and sound practical insight found in his previous works, noted commentator Douglas J. Moo in this new volume not only explains accurately the meaning of the letters to the Colossians and to Philemon but also applies that meaning powerfully to twenty-first-century readers. Moo both interacts with the Greek text of these letters and clearly explains the English text to a contemporary audience. Informed, evangelical, methodologically astute, and displaying a careful balance between good scholarship and pastoral concern -- earmarks of the Pillar New Testament Commentary series as a whole -- Moo's Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon will offer insights to a wide range of readers, from teachers and students, to pastors and parishioners, to scholars and laypersons.

Author : John Jefferson Davis
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830826643

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The Frontiers of Science & Faith by John Jefferson Davis Pdf

"What happens when new scientific research meets traditional Christian doctrines? How does the big bang theory fit with Genesis 1:1? What does quantum mechanics have to do with the doctrines of predestination and the omniscience of God? How does the anthropic principle square with a biblical notion of a designed and purposeful universe? What are the implications of the doctrine of redemption in Jesus Christ for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence?" "Addressing these and other questions, John Jefferson Davis brings together a well-informed understanding of current scientific issues with Christian teaching. He demonstrates that the meeting of the frontiers of science with the frontiers of faith calls for a proper relationship with the God of the universe and a humility that acknowledges the fundamental limits of human knowledge."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Society of Biblical Literature. International Meeting,European Association of Biblical Studies
Publisher : Society of Biblical Lit
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781589834019

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Animosity, the Bible, and Us by Society of Biblical Literature. International Meeting,European Association of Biblical Studies Pdf

Author : James Hamilton,Denny Burk,Brian J. Vickers
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462795598

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God's Glory Revealed in Christ by James Hamilton,Denny Burk,Brian J. Vickers Pdf

Over his decades in Christian academia, Thomas R. Schreiner has created a diverse body of work in New Testament studies, biblical theology, and pastoral ministry. In honor of Schreiner’s ongoing work and commitment to faithful, winsome conversations about the central issues of our faith, editors Denny Burk, James M. Hamilton Jr. and Brian Vickers compiled nineteen essays addressing different aspects of biblical theology. These essays fall into four categories: Whole Bible Approaches to Biblical Theology as well as Major Themes and Issues, Background Issues, and Applications in Biblical Theology. Contributors discuss important topics, such as: dispensationalism, covenant theology, sanctification, and the kingdom of God and the public square. Readers of God’s Glory Revealed in Christ will deepen their understanding of biblical theology, learning, as Tom Schreiner has consistently modeled, how to apply biblical theology to life. Contributors: Clinton E. Arnold, Ardel Caneday, Denny Burk, D. A. Carson, Simon Gathercole, Joshua Greever, Donald A. Hagner, James M. Hamilton Jr., Barry Joslin, John Kimbell, Jason Meyer, Russell D. Moore, John Piper, Rob Plummer, Patrick Schreiner, Mark A. Seifrid, Ray Van Neste, Brian Vickers, Bruce Ware, Jarvis J. Williams, Shawn D. Wright, Robert W. Yarbrough

Author : William W. Klein,David E. Garland,Todd D. Still,Arthur A. Rupprecht
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310532064

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Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon by William W. Klein,David E. Garland,Todd D. Still,Arthur A. Rupprecht Pdf

Continuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, this completely revised edition of The Expositor’s Bible Commentary series puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands. Based on the original twelve-volume set that has become a staple in college and seminary libraries and pastors’ studies worldwide, this new thirteen-volume edition marshals the most current evangelical scholarship and resources. The thoroughly revised features consist of: • Comprehensive introductions • Short and precise bibliographies • Detailed outlines • Insightful expositions of passages and verses • Overviews of sections of Scripture to illuminate the big picture • Occasional reflections to give more detail on important issues • Notes on textual questions and special problems, placed close to the texts in question • Transliterations and translations of Hebrew and Greek words, enabling readers to understand even the more technical notes • A balanced and respectful approach toward marked differences of opinion

Author : James D.G. Dunn
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 1364 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802839329

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Beginning from Jerusalem by James D.G. Dunn Pdf

In Christianity in the making, James D.G. Dunn examines in depth the major factors that shaped first-generation Christianity and beyond, exploring the parting of the ways between Christianity and Judaism, the Hellenization of Christianity, and responses to Gnosticism. He mines all the first- and second-century sources, including the New Testament Gospels, New Testament apocrypha, and such church fathers as Ignatius, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus, showing how the Jesus tradition and the figures of James, Paul, Peter, and John were still esteemed influences but were also the subject of intense controversy as the early church wrestled with its evolving identity.