New Testament History and Literature with Dale B. Martin
Season 1, Episode 17: Paul's Disciples
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In ancient times, documents that were falsely attributed to an author, called pseudepigrapha, were a common phenomenon. Both the Letters to the Colossians and Ephesians are most likely pseudonymous works attributed to the Apostle Paul. The writer of Colossians assures his readers that they already possess all the benefits of salvation and do not need to observe rules concerning feast days, Sabbaths, and worship of the angels. Ephesians seems somewhat based on Colossians, although it reads more like an ethical or moral treatise. Both letters differ from Pauline Christology in their realized eschatology and high Christology.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Introduction: Why Study the New Testament?
Episode 2
From Stories to Canon
Episode 3
The Greco-Roman World
Episode 4
Judaism in the First Century
Episode 5
The New Testament as History
Episode 6
The Gospel of Mark
Episode 7
The Gospel of Matthew
Episode 8
The Gospel of Thomas
Episode 9
The Gospel of Luke
Episode 10
The Acts of the Apostles
Episode 11
Johannine Christianity: The Gospel 92,407 views
Episode 12
Johannine Christianity: The Letters
Episode 13
The Historical Jesus
Episode 14
Paul as Missionary
Episode 15
Paul as Pastor
Episode 16
Paul as Jewish Theologian
Episode 17
Paul's Disciples
Episode 18
Arguing with Paul?
Episode 19
The "Household" Paul: The Pastorals
Episode 20
The "Anti-household" Paul: Thecla
Episode 21
Interpreting Scripture: Hebrews
Episode 22
Interpreting Scripture: Medieval Interpretations
Episode 23
Apocalyptic and Resistance
Episode 24
Apocalyptic and Accommodation
Episode 25
Ecclesiastical Institutions: Unity, Martyrs, and Bishops
Episode 26
The "Afterlife" of the New Testament and Postmodern Interpretation