02444cam a22003373u 4500 50857 UtSlPG 20260610134153.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BS Lightfoot, J. B. (Joseph Barber), 1828-1889 St. Paul's Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon : A revised text with introductions, notes and dissertations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-06 Produced by KD Weeks, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "St. Paul's Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon" by J. B. Lightfoot is a theological commentary written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work delves into the epistles attributed to St. Paul, focusing on their historical context, theological implications, and the specific heresies addressed in the letters. The text likely appeals to those interested in early Christian writings and biblical studies, particularly scholars and theologians. The opening of this commentary sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon. It begins with a preface where Lightfoot acknowledges the contributions of previous scholars while asserting his independent analysis. He indicates the challenges involved in discussing the letters' genuineness and hints at a thematic exploration of the theological conception of Christ as presented in the Colossian Epistle. Furthermore, the beginning provides background on the geographical and cultural context of the churches in the Lycus Valley, emphasizing their interconnectedness and the historical significance of the heresies faced by the early Christians in these communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bible. Colossians -- Commentaries Bible. Philemon -- Commentaries Bible. Colossians -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. Philemon -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50857 91695 91695