Colossians

by Markus Barth and Helmut Blanke

Book Overview

The Apostle Paul's Letter to the Colossians offers a valuable and intimate glimpse into the life of a fledgling Christian community as it struggled to define Christian doctrine and theology. Paul was prompted to write to the Colossian assembly when he heard that "false teachers" had joined the congregation and were advocating dangerous, non-Christian practices. In an effort to appear superior, these heretical teachers were luring Christians to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030013987X
• ISBN13: 9780300139877
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 580 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.0"