Theology
Michael Dübbers
Christologie und Existenz im Kolosserbrief
Exegetische und semantische Untersuchungen zur Intention des Kolosserbriefes
[Christology and Existence in Colossians. Exegetical and Semantic Studies of the Intention of Colossians.]
unrevised e-book edition 2019; Original edition 2005; 2005. XII, 377 pages.
Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2. Reihe 191
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Published in German.
On the basis of a linguistic approach to interpretation, and in contrast to the more dominant approach of a diachronic reading in German studies, Michael Dübbers takes a new look at central passages of the Epistle to the Colossians. In this context it becomes clear that the author of Colossians did not regard Christ primarily as a ruling sovereign, but that he wanted to reassure the addressees, who had been irritated by Colossian philosophy, of their salvation by reminding them that they are existentially joined to Christ.