The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 58: Colossians The Challoner Revision
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2005-06-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #8358 |
Description
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 58: Colossians" is an epistle written in the first century. Addressed to the early Christian church in Colossae, a small city in Asia Minor, this letter explores Christ's supremacy over creation and addresses theological concerns facing the community. Attributed to Paul the Apostle and Timothy, though authorship remains debated among scholars, the epistle helped establish early Christian theology during Christianity's formative years. It mentions neighboring communities including Laodicea and Hierapolis, offering guidance to believers navigating philosophical influences in the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)