The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
Chapter
31. Colossians and Philemon
Questions for Review
- Why are Colossians and Philemon almost always linked together?
- What information do we know about Epaphras?
- If both letters were penned by Paul, when were they likely written? If Colossians is pseudonymous, when might it have been written?
- Briefly discuss the relationship between Colossians and Ephesians.
- What is the 鈥淐olossian heresy鈥 and why is it important?
- What is 鈥渕irror reading鈥?
- Discuss the significance of the christological hymn found in Colossians chapter 1, paying special attention to its function within the letter and its background.
- What might be the origin of the household code found in Colossians 3:18鈥4:1?
- Who are the main characters in Philemon? What is Onesimus鈥檚 situation?
- Briefly explain Paul鈥檚 request as presented in Philemon.