Description
Michael Bird's commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the New Covenant Commentary Series 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.
About the Author
Michael F. Bird is lecturer in Theology and New Testament at Crossway College in Brisbane, Australia. He is the author of several books including Jesus and the Origins of the Gentile Mission, The Saving Righteousness of God, A Birds-Eye View of Paul, and Are You the One Who is to Come? The Historical Jesus and the Messianic Question.
Reviews
"Bird's commentary is readable and informative. Clear translations of Colossians and Philemon assist readers, and Greek words are transliterated. He keeps to the series [New Covenant Commentary Series, Ed.] principle of focusing on larger units and this works will. I particularly liked his use of archaeology, social and historical aspects. Moreover, the relationship between the NT text and current faith communities is well balanced, valuable and engaging." Robert S. Dutch: Journal for the Study of the New Testament, Vol. 34 (5), August 2012
Book Information
ISBN 9780718892371
Author Michael F. Bird
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Lutterworth Press
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 307g
About the Author
Michael F. Bird is lecturer in Theology and New Testament at Crossway College in Brisbane, Australia. He is the author of several books including Jesus and the Origins of the Gentile Mission, The Saving Righteousness of God, A Birds-Eye View of Paul, and Are You the One Who is to Come? The Historical Jesus and the Messianic Question.
Reviews
"Bird's commentary is readable and informative. Clear translations of Colossians and Philemon assist readers, and Greek words are transliterated. He keeps to the series [New Covenant Commentary Series, Ed.] principle of focusing on larger units and this works will. I particularly liked his use of archaeology, social and historical aspects. Moreover, the relationship between the NT text and current faith communities is well balanced, valuable and engaging." Robert S. Dutch: Journal for the Study of the New Testament, Vol. 34 (5), August 2012
Book Information
ISBN 9780718892371
Author Michael F. Bird
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Lutterworth Press
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 307g
