Colossians (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible | BTC)
Overview
The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible advances the assumption that the Nicene creedal tradition, in all its diversity, provides the proper basis for the interpretation of the Bible as Christian scripture. The series encourages readers to extend the vital roots of the ancient Christian tradition to our day.
In this addition to the acclaimed series, renowned scholar Christopher Seitz offers a theological exegesis of Colossians, bringing his expertise in canonical reading to bear on his interpretation of this Pauline letter. As with other volumes in the series, the book is ideal for those called to ministry.
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Enhance your study of Paul with Paul and His Recent Interpreters.
- Interprets Colossians
- Aids those in ministry
- Offers perspective based on the Nicene creedal tradition
- 1:1–2 Formal Introduction and Salutations
- 1:3–8 Paul and Associates Give Thanks
- 1:9–14 Our Prayers for You and Our Common Destiny in Christ
- 1:15–20 Hymn to Christ from His Scriptures
- 1:21–29 Christ’s Reconciliation and Paul’s Vocation
- 2:1–7 Striving Mightily for You
- 2:8–23 The So-Called Conflict at Colossae
- 3:1–17 Putting On the New Life in Christ
- 3:18–4:1 In Deed
- 4:2–18 Goodbye
Top Highlights
“religion or the ascending claims of mysticism, namely, a worship like that of the” (Page 137)
“If there is anything essential to set our minds on, it is that a degree of hiddenness in our self-knowledge is there by design in Christ. It is built into our present reliance on him and his life. It cannot be overcome in the nature of the case, and it extends to sexuality, health, knowledge, science—all will yield their deepest realities only partially, and none will make any higher sense than the one new man.” (Page 153)
“This series of biblical commentaries was born out of the conviction that dogma clarifies rather than obscures.” (Page 11)
“The victory of Jesus Christ over death and all principalities and powers is crowned by his present sovereignty” (Page 150)
[Seitz’s] theological interests shine brightly. . . . Seitz offers a wealth of canonical and theological commentary on the text of Colossians. . . . By and large, readers will be enriched both theologically and historically. . . . Seitz’s commentary, while paying due attention to the history and importance of theological interpretation as represented in the Nicene tradition, seems to prioritize the scriptural text. Well done!
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Christopher R. Seitz is senior research professor of biblical interpretation at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, and is an ordained Episcopal priest. He previously taught at the University of St. Andrews and Yale University. He has a PhD from Yale University. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including The Character of Christian Scripture, Prophecy and Hermeneutics, The Goodly Fellowship of the Prophets, and Nicene Christianity.
