By philosophy and empty deceit : Colossians as response to a cynic critique /

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 probl...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Martin, Troy W.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1996.
Colección:Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 118.
Temas:
Paulus, > Apostel, Heiliger. > Kolosserbrief.
Paulus (Apostel). > Kolosserbrief.
Bible. > Colossians > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible > New Testament. > Colossiens > Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bible. > Colossians
Bible. > New Testament > Critique, interprétation, etc.
Cynicism.
Cynisme.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > New Testament.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Paul's Letters.
Cynicism
Colossenzen (bijbelboek)
Cynici (stroming)
Cyniques (philosophie antique) > Enseignement biblique.
Christianity > Scriptures
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (223 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-214) and indexes.
ISBN:9781441158864
1441158863
1283206544
9781283206549
ISSN:0143-5108 ;

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