Tag: Pauline epistles

The Theological Underpinnings of Epistolary Literature & the Phenomena of Letters (The Epistle of Colossians)

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Continuing our introduction to our new series on the book of Colossians, Peter Leithart, James Bejon, and I discuss the phenomena of epistles more generally.

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Pauline Studies and the New Perspective (The Epistle of Colossians)

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In preparation for a new series on the book of Colossians, Peter Leithart and I discuss Pauline studies more generally and the issues raised by the New Perspective on Paul and other movements in the guild over the past fifty years.

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Transcript for What Spiritual Nutrients are in the Tops and Tails of Paul’s Letters?

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What Spiritual Nutrients are in the Tops and Tails of Paul’s Letters?

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Do you have any broader comments on the personal greetings and instructions at the end of Paul’s letters and their significance? Of course each one is unique, but I wondered if there’s anything we can draw more generally from their presence and recurring patterns.

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