Colossians & Philemon - (IVP New Testament Commentary) by Robert W Wall (Paperback)
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Highlights
- To the Colossians, preoccupied with legal codes and intellectual disputes, Paul wrote a letter stressing not only the centrality of Christ but also the need for Christians to live out their faith in genuine community.
- About the Author: Robert W. Wall (Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) is Paul T. Walls Professor of Scripture and Wesleyan Studies at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington.
- 225 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Commentary
- Series Name: IVP New Testament Commentary
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About the Book
In this commentary, Robert W. Wall explores two letters of Paul, showing how Colossians offers an antidote to a privatized and intellectualized faith and Philemon offers a vital model for conflict resolution and community building. Including background material and passage-by-passage exposition of the texts, Wall stresses throughout the lessons that today's church can draw from Paul's teaching.
Book Synopsis
To the Colossians, preoccupied with legal codes and intellectual disputes, Paul wrote a letter stressing not only the centrality of Christ but also the need for Christians to live out their faith in genuine community. Paul's antidote to a privatized and intellectualized faith will provide relief to many Christians today.To Philemon, a powerful church leader, Paul wrote a strong personal letter asking him to embark on a new relationship with his slave Onesimus. As a model for conflict resolution and mutual relations within the Christian community, Paul's letter has much to offer the church today.Throughout this commentary, Robert W. Wall explains what each letter meant to its original hearers and its application for us today.
Review Quotes
"Here . . . is a valuable new commentary on Colossians and Philemon, marked by theological depth and practicality. Robert Wall regularly makes astute observations on the text and pertinent applications to modern church life where the message of this letter needs to be heard and heeded. I heartily recommend this commentary."
--Greg Goswell, New Life, March 18, 2011About the Author
Robert W. Wall (Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) is Paul T. Walls Professor of Scripture and Wesleyan Studies at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. He is also the author of Revelation in the New International Biblical Commentary series (Hendrickson Publishers).