The Colossian Syncretism: The Interface Between Christianityand Folk Belief at Colossae - Softcover

Arnold PH.D., Clinton E

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801020921 ISBN 13: 9780801020926

Verlag: Baker Publishing Group (MI), 1997

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Drawing upon little-known angel inscriptions, magical texts, and archaeological evidence from Asia Minor, the author argues that the Colossians tried to combine Paul's teachings about Christ with local pagan and Jewish folk beliefs. The result was a syncretism that kept them captive to the fear of evil spirits, dependent on the power of magic and amulets, and blind to the liberating power of the indwelling Christ, the supreme Creator and Lord of all spiritual principalities and powers.
In addition to unearthing the historical background of Paul's letter to the Colossians, The Colossian Syncretism presents Paul's strategy for addressing the religious syncretism he faced there. It thus provides a working model for Christian missionaries and evangelists discipling converts from today's religiously pluralistic societies.

Biografía del autor:

Clinton E. Arnold (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament and director of the Th.M. program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.

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• Verlag: Baker Publishing Group (MI)
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0801020921
• ISBN 13: 9780801020926
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 384