Ulrich Huttner

Colossians, Volume 44A

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book is an impressive and groundbreaking work, a milestone not only in Paul’s research but in the exploration of ancient religious history in general. Aside from all the benefits that come with an exhaustive commentary, Arnold’s work is characterized by two enormous impulses: his plea for the authenticity of Colossians (i.e., the authorship of Paul) makes it a central contribution to exegesis, and his thorough analysis of the religious landscape in Colossae, in which the “philosophy” denounced by Paul played an important role, sets completely new accents in religious-historical research on ancient Asia Minor.”