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Bird, Michael F., 1974-

Colossians and Philemon : a new covenant commentary / Colossians, Philemon Michael F. Bird. - 1 online resource. - New covenant commentary series ; 12 . - New covenant commentary series ; 12. .

Includes bibliographical referencesand indexes.

Colossians -- Philemon.

Michael Bird's Commentary on Colossians and Philemon 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.

ISBN: 9781498273824 1498273823

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Colossians--Commentaries.
Bible.--Philemon--Commentaries.
Bible.--Colossians
Bible.--Philemon

Subjects--Topical Terms:
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Paul's Letters

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Commentaries

LC Class. No.: BS2715.53 / .B57 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 227/.7077