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A Postcolonial African American Re-reading of Colossians

Part of the Postcolonialism and Religions Book Series

DOI: 10.1057/9781137326157

ISBN: 978-1-349-46769-3

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US - Springer Journals

Oct 29, 2015

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Colossians One

Tinsley, Annie

Pages: 123 –137

[In this chapter, the writer is calling for solidarity and attempts to instill, within this first-century community, a hope for a better future. He also illustrates unity in Christ in opposition to Greco-Roman rule. The writer encourages the audience that he is united with them by telling them of...
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Colossians Two

Tinsley, Annie

Pages: 139 –154

[Barclay asks, “How literally should we take the reference to ‘philosophy’ in 2.8? Is this a term used by the ‘heretics’ or by the author of Colossians?” 1 The issue addressed earlier in this book concerning the lack of the evidence of letters or correspondence to Paul from the churches to which...
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Colossians Three

Tinsley, Annie

Pages: 155 –168

[Colossians 3 is a call to action. The readers are reminded of their new life in Christ and it is at this point the lenses of the two groups converge. The writer gives two lists to show the contrast between their old and new lives, which represent their conduct on earth. This is a timeless...
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Colossians Four

Tinsley, Annie

Pages: 169 –175

[Following the teachings concerning the household, the writer conveys his situation and his instructions given to those around him. The conclusion of the letter names persons with whom the readers may or may not be familiar. His concern for the well-being of those around him and the recipients of...
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General Conclusions

Tinsley, Annie

Pages: 177 –179

[The letter is possibly a third party account of a representation of the beliefs of the people of Colossae. Concerns were addressed to Epaphras, who relayed them to the writer, who then responded. It is difficult to ascertain the validity of the concerns of the audience, except in trying to...

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