Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon, written by Paul from prison in the course of the primary century, were addressed to precise Christian communities facing concrete challenges. What did these letters mean at the time, and what do they mean for us nowadays?
In this addition to the Catholic Statement on Sacred Scripture, seasoned New Testament scholar Dennis Hamm explores the importance of those letters and their enduring relevance to the life and mission of the church. In keeping with solid scholarship yet readily accessible, the book is enriched with pastoral reflections and applications and includes sidebars at the living tradition and biblical background.