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the historical character of Jesus - 4b Jesus in Ephesians
the historical character of Jesus - 4b Jesus in Ephesians
by SPCK - David Allen
Jesus in Ephesians The close similarity between Ephesians and Colossians is a well-established datum of NT scholarship. Ephesians shares, exceeds even, the emphasis on the exaltedness of Christ in Colossians and his supremacy over rulers, powers and authorities (Eph. 1.20 –23).15…
52 Reflections on Faith - Epiphany: The fourth wise man
52 Reflections on Faith - Epiphany: The fourth wise man
by BRF - Stephen W. Need
Epiphany: The fourth wise man The feast of the Epiphany on 6 January is a celebration of the ‘manifestation’ or ‘shining’ of Christ to the Gentiles. In the Eastern churches it’s also Christmas Day. The baptism of Christ is another closely associated feast. In the Western imaginat…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 32 Resurrection
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 32 Resurrection
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Resurrection The Message and the Validity of Faith 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 This final essay completes the circle of five essays that make up the epistle. These are: The Cross and Christian Unity (1:10–4:16) Sex: Men and Women in the Human Family (4:17–7:40) Christian and Pagan: Fre…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 33 Adam and Christ—The End of All Things