In Christ in Colossae : sociological perspectives in Colossians /
Tidball, Derek,
In Christ in Colossae : sociological perspectives in Colossians / Derek J. Tidball. - 1 online resource (222 pages)
Includes bibliographical references.
Why sociological perspectives on Colossians -- Colossae : its history, people, church -- Conversion : how and why people became Christians in Colossae -- Identity : the construction of personal and socil identity -- Theology : the social construction of belief -- Institutionalization : from charisma to institution -- Household : its significance for ethics, mission and organization -- Culture : values and arrangements -- Concluding comments.
The purpose of the book is to apply major sociological discussions of the New Testament to the letter of Colossians with the objectives of (a) introducing those who do not know the rich literature on the sociology of the New Testament to some concrete examples of it and the illumination it provides; (b) providing a systematic sociological approach to Colossians; and (c) engaging with and evaluating the scattered discussion that has been held with regard to Colossians. The result is a rich engagement with the Letter to the Colossians and an encouragement to look again at our own Christian communities.
9781780782867 1780782861
Bible.--Colossians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Colossians--Social scientific criticism.
Bible.--Colossians
RELIGION--Biblical Studies--New Testament.
RELIGION--Biblical Studies--Paul's Letters.
Social scientific criticism of sacred works
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BS2715.52 / .T53 2011eb
227.706
In Christ in Colossae : sociological perspectives in Colossians / Derek J. Tidball. - 1 online resource (222 pages)
Includes bibliographical references.
Why sociological perspectives on Colossians -- Colossae : its history, people, church -- Conversion : how and why people became Christians in Colossae -- Identity : the construction of personal and socil identity -- Theology : the social construction of belief -- Institutionalization : from charisma to institution -- Household : its significance for ethics, mission and organization -- Culture : values and arrangements -- Concluding comments.
The purpose of the book is to apply major sociological discussions of the New Testament to the letter of Colossians with the objectives of (a) introducing those who do not know the rich literature on the sociology of the New Testament to some concrete examples of it and the illumination it provides; (b) providing a systematic sociological approach to Colossians; and (c) engaging with and evaluating the scattered discussion that has been held with regard to Colossians. The result is a rich engagement with the Letter to the Colossians and an encouragement to look again at our own Christian communities.
9781780782867 1780782861
Bible.--Colossians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Colossians--Social scientific criticism.
Bible.--Colossians
RELIGION--Biblical Studies--New Testament.
RELIGION--Biblical Studies--Paul's Letters.
Social scientific criticism of sacred works
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BS2715.52 / .T53 2011eb
227.706