St. Paul's Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon A revised text with introductions, notes and dissertations

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St. Paul's Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon A revised text with introductions, notes and dissertations

by J. B. (Joseph Barber) Lightfoot

EN·~21 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

Transcriber’s Note:

1:59
2

ST PAUL’S EPISTLES TO THE COLOSSIANS AND TO PHILEMON.

0:38
3

PREFACE.

3:38
4

I. THE CHURCHES OF THE LYCUS.

1:30:33
5

II. THE COLOSSIAN HERESY.

4:05:17
6

ΠΡΟΣ ΚΟΛΑΣΣΑΕΙΣ.

9:43:06
7

EPISTLE TO PHILEMON.

43:41
8

ΠΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΗΜΟΝΑ.

48:01
9

ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS.

3:49
10

INDEX.

4:52:51

Description

This volume presents the two Pauline letters to the Colossians and to Philemon in a carefully revised format, pairing a clear Greek text with extensive scholarly commentary. The editor has reorganized the original marginal notes so they follow each passage, and interactive links let listeners move smoothly between verses and explanatory material. The larger‑type Greek faces, occasional uncial script and even a few black‑letter accents give a sense of the manuscript tradition while staying accessible in audio form.

The accompanying introductions explore the theological background of the Colossian controversy, especially the early church’s understanding of Christ’s person and the challenge of gnostic ideas. Detailed dissertations examine the historical context, language, and doctrinal arguments, offering listeners a well‑rounded picture of why these epistles mattered to their first‑century audience. Whether you’re a student of biblical studies or simply curious about early Christian thought, the commentary and notes provide a thoughtful guide that brings the ancient letters to life.

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St. Paul's Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon A revised text with introductions, notes and dissertations A revised text with introductions, notes and dissertations

Language

en

Duration

~21 hours (1261K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by KD Weeks, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2016-01-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

JB

J. B. (Joseph Barber) Lightfoot

1828–1889

A leading Victorian church scholar, he helped bring careful historical study to the New Testament while also serving as Bishop of Durham. He is especially remembered for influential work on the letters of Paul and the early church.

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