a new covenant commentary Bird, Michael F. creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. oru 2009 monographic eng 1 online resource. Michael Bird's Commentary on Colossians and Philemon 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. Colossians -- Philemon. Michael F. Bird. Includes bibliographical referencesand indexes. Commentaries Commentaries RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Paul's Letters BS2715.53 .B57 2009 227/.7077 Bird, Michael F. Eugene, Oregon : Cascade, ©2009 (DLC) 2009292104 (OCoLC)437054261 9781498273824 1498273823 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1228057 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1228057 N$T 160519 20200709060446.0 ocn949930310 eng