03147nam 2200613 450 991046106870332120200520144314.01-283-20654-497866132065411-4411-5886-3(CKB)2670000000106938(EBL)742949(OCoLC)741691549(SSID)ssj0000521326(PQKBManifestationID)11335856(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000521326(PQKBWorkID)10518465(PQKB)11192979(MiAaPQ)EBC742949(Au-PeEL)EBL742949(CaPaEBR)ebr10867426(CaONFJC)MIL320654(OCoLC)893335789(EXLCZ)99267000000010693819960322h19961996 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrBy philosophy and empty deceit Colossians as response to a cynic critique /Troy W. MartinSheffield, England :Sheffield Academic Press,[1996]©19961 online resource (227 p.)Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series,0143-5108 ;118Library of New Testament studiesDescription based upon print version of record.1-85075-559-0 Includes bibliographical references (pages [205]-214) and indexes.Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction THE ENIGMA OF THE COLOSSIAN OPPONENTS; Part I THE CYNIC INVESTIGATION OF THE CONGREGATION; Chapter 1 DESCRIBING THE OPPONENTS; Chapter 2 IDENTIFYING THE OPPONENTS; Chapter 3 THE CYNIC HYPOTHESIS; Part II THE CYNIC CRITIQUE OF CHRISTIAN PRACTICES; Chapter 4 THE EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION; Chapter 5 THE RELIGIOUS CALENDAR; Chapter 6 THE VIRTUE OF HUMILITY; Chapter 7 THE WORSHIP OF ANGELS; Part III THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO THE CRITIQUE; Chapter 8 THEOLOGICAL RESPONSE; Chapter 9 ETHICAL RESPONSE; ConclusionBibliographyIndex of References; Index of AuthorsThis book identifies Cynic philosophers as the opponents addressed by the epistle to the Colossians. This identification permits new solutions to old interpretative problems in Colossian studies. In particular, Martin offers a new translation and interpretation of Col. 2.16-23 as well as other problematic passages. Martin contends that the author of Colossians contrasts the hope of the gospel with his opposition's empty deceit and emphasizes important distinctions between Christian ethics and Cynic ethics. The study concludes that Christian ethics as articulated in Colossians transforms societLibrary of New Testament studies.Journal for the study of the New Testament.Supplement series ;118.Electronic books.227/.706Martin Troy W.940916MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910461068703321By philosophy and empty deceit2121702UNINA