Colossians

by Markus Barth and Helmut Blanke

Book Overview

The Apostle Paul's epistle to the Colossians provides an intimate glimpse into the life of a first century Christian community as it struggled to define Christian theology and practice. Paul was prompted to address this fledgling Christian assembly when he heard that "false teachers" had joined its midst and were promulgating heretical and threateningtheories. His impassioned letter to the Colossians urges them to embrace a life in Christ and proclaims...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030013987X
• ISBN13: 9780300139877
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 557 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.0"