
audiobook
by J. B. (Joseph Barber) Lightfoot
Transcriber’s Note:
ST PAUL’S EPISTLES TO THE COLOSSIANS AND TO PHILEMON.
PREFACE.
I. THE CHURCHES OF THE LYCUS.
II. THE COLOSSIAN HERESY.
ΠΡΟΣ ΚΟΛΑΣΣΑΕΙΣ.
EPISTLE TO PHILEMON.
ΠΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΗΜΟΝΑ.
ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS.
INDEX.
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.
Full title
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.
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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