T&T Clark Study Guides: Colossians and Philemon

by John M. G. Barclay

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 2001

Overview

Barclay brings to light the literary and historical connections between Colossians and Philemon. Paul’s theology and the early influence of Gnosticism, and he reexamines the Colossian hymn. Barclay also outlines Paul’s Christology in relation to the doctrine of creation, doctrine of God, doctrine of salvation, other-worldly powers, and the church. Regarding Philemon, Barclay concerns himself with the story behind the letter, its strategy and its outcome.

Product Details

• Title: T&T Clark Study Guides: Colossians and Philemon
• Author: John M.G. Barclay
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 129

About John M. G. Barclay

John Barclay is Lightfoot Professor of Divinity at the University of Durham, succeeding the position held by James D.G. Dunn. He is the author of Jews in the Mediterranean Diaspora, Paul and the Gift, Negotiating Diaspora: Jewish Strategies in the Roman Empire, and Colossians and Philemon, part of theT & T Clark Bible Guides Collection.