Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon

by Arthur G. Patzia

The New International Biblical Commentary is a conservative treatment of the Scriptures. This volume on Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon begins with an introductory section which discusses the origin, authorship, purpose, and contents of these letters. The commentary is scholarly yet readable and draws out Paul's message to each church. This is a good commentary for students or informed readers. “The NIBC has been written by internationally respected experts in Biblical Studies. Scholarly arguments are carefully analyzed and presented in a way that anyone concerned to gain a deeper understanding of the New Testament will find both accessible and helpful. Christians of many different traditions will welcome this series as a valuable resource that will promote better understanding of the Bible and its message.”
—John W. Drane, University of Stirling

Genres: Reference, Biblical Studies, New Testament

311 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Arthur G. Patzia (PhD, McMaster University) is senior professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary of Northern California. He is also the author of Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon in the New International Bible Commentary series.

Reviews

[Sunita Torres · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite thing to read. I don't much like commentaries. I had to read this for a class I am taking. It has one very valid point: Nowhere in the Bible does it say that you should never drink. That is a doctrinally imposed "law" that many have placed on few to keep them from sin. The problem is not the alcohol, but the person who is drinking it. The information was good. Some of it was more based on something someone may or may not have thought at one time. Yeah. Not my favorite but okay for what it's worth.

[Corey Kniesel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Love How it Breaks Down Every Verse and Makes You Think a Little Deeper and Understand on a Different Level

[Jennifer Passaretti · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had to read it for class. Super dry. More of a reference book that will sit on my shelf.