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The Epistle to the Ephesians: A Commentary is unavailable, but you can change that!

A classic ecumenical commentary on Ephesians. In addition to detailed exegesis, Schnackenburg pays special attention to the history of interpretation of Ephesians, taking account of comparative material in the history of religion and, at the end of each exegetical section, shows how findings are relevant for today. The theological focus is the concept of the church, giving rise to ecumenical...

Preface Abbreviations and Literature A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Literary Form 2. Author and Addressees 3. The Relationship to Colossians 4. Date and Circumstances of Composition B. COMMENTARY I Salutation, Glorification of God and Opening (1.1–2.10) 1. Salutation and Blessing (1.1–2) 2. The Great Opening Eulogy (1.3–14) 3. Thanksgiving to God and Intercession that the readers may have a deeper understanding of the Christ-event (1.15–23) 4. Address to the Readers on their conversion to Christianity
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