The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians
Overview
Many say that there is no other New Testament epistle that expresses Christian truths in such a majestic way. The instructions to husbands and wives in Ephesians 5:21–33 is a topic of much confusion and consternation in modern times. Find out how this challenging teaching is not only liberating, but is a portrait of the Church’s participation in the life of the Blessed Trinity.
Top Highlights
“The point of the Christian life, as St. Paul describes it in Ephesians is not simply forgiveness (awesome as that is) but glory!” (Page 25)
“Men and women feed upon truth and are nourished and strengthened by God’s revelation in Christ and through his Church. Practical actions flow from a well-ordered soul, and a well-ordered soul depends upon being firmly rooted in the life of the Blessed Trinity.” (Page 5)
“according to tradition, was the city where St. John and the Blessed Virgin Mary eventually made their home” (Page 3)
“ is a meditation upon the mystery of Jesus Christ as it’s lived out in the body of Christ” (Page 1)
“St. Paul is defying, not ratifying, the norms of ancient society in teaching that marriage is a loving partnership between spouses of equal dignity and not a radically unequal relationship between a property owner and his property.” (Page 73)
- Title: The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians
- Authors: Scott Hahn, Mark P. Shea
- Series: Catholic Scripture Study
- Publisher: Catholic Scripture Study International
- Print Publication Date: 2007
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Ephesians › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Resource ID: LLS:CSS70EPH
- Resource Type: text.monograph.bible-study
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:31:29Z