First Thessalonians, Philippians, Second Thessalonians, Colossians, Ephesians: Volume 8 Volume 8

by Vincent M. Smiles

Book Overview

Vincent M. Smiles provides a fresh look at the early Church and the faith with which they approached their dynamic, diverse community. With a brief introduction to each letter, Smiles brings to light issues such as authorship, dating, and historical situation. Smiles focuses on similarities and contrasts-such as eschatology, ecclesiology and the status of women--within these diverse, yet unified letters.

A reading of these letters as partners...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814628672
• ISBN13: 9780814628676
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

awsome commentary

I've read other commentaries from The New Collegeville Collection. A current Bible Study Group at my Catholic church is studying Ephesians. We are using a different commentary. I also wanted to enhance my understanding by using this book as well.