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1 online resource (223 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series,
0143-5108 ;
118
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Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 118.
0143-5108
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-214) and indexes. |
| Summary |
This book identifies Cynic philosophers as the opponents addressed by the epistle to the Colossians. This identification permits new solutions to old interpretative problems in Colossian studies. In particular, Martin offers a new translation and interpretation of Col. 2.16-23 as well as other problematic passages. Martin contends that the author of Colossians contrasts the hope of the gospel with his opposition's empty deceit and emphasizes important distinctions between Christian ethics and Cynic ethics. The study concludes that Christian ethics as articulated in Colossians transforms societ. |
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Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
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| Contents |
Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction THE ENIGMA OF THE COLOSSIAN OPPONENTS; Part I THE CYNIC INVESTIGATION OF THE CONGREGATION; Chapter 1 DESCRIBING THE OPPONENTS; Chapter 2 IDENTIFYING THE OPPONENTS; Chapter 3 THE CYNIC HYPOTHESIS; Part II THE CYNIC CRITIQUE OF CHRISTIAN PRACTICES; Chapter 4 THE EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION; Chapter 5 THE RELIGIOUS CALENDAR; Chapter 6 THE VIRTUE OF HUMILITY; Chapter 7 THE WORSHIP OF ANGELS; Part III THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO THE CRITIQUE; Chapter 8 THEOLOGICAL RESPONSE; Chapter 9 ETHICAL RESPONSE; Conclusion. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bible. Colossians -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. Colossians. |
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Bible. Colossiens -- Critique, interprétation, etc. |
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Bible. Colossians. |
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Bible. New Testament -- Critique, interprétation, etc. |
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Paulus (Apostel). Kolosserbrief. |
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Christianity Scriptures |
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Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Martin, Troy W. By philosophy and empty deceit. Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1996 1850755590 (DLC) 96128715 (OCoLC)34317739 |
| ISBN |
9781441158864 (electronic book) |
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1441158863 (electronic book) |
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1283206544 |
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9781283206549 |
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1850755590 |
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9781850755593 |
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