The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians (Daily Study Bible (Westminster Paperback)) [Paperback]

William Barclay (Author)

Book Description

Series: Daily Study Bible (Westminster Paperback) | Publication Date: August 1, 1975

Here, as in the other titles in this series, is Dr. Barclay's own translation of the day's study together with his enlightening commentary. Written by Paul in prison at Rome, the letter to the Philippians is theologically concerned with the real identification of Jesus both with God and with humanity. The letter to the Colossians combats heretical Gnostic teachings, declaring that God did create the world and that his Son, Jesus Christ, was his instrument in creation. The two letters to the Thessalonians show the apostle dealing with day to day problems of a stragtegic young city church.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today. His most popular work, the Daily Study Bible, has been translated into over a dozen languages and has sold more than ten million copies around the world. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; Revised edition (August 1, 1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664241107
• ISBN-13: 978-0664241100
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,167,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book on the Good Book, March 9, 1999

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This review is from: The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians (Daily Study Bible (Westminster Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

Barclay's book on The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians and Thessalonians is an excellent analysis of these books of the Bible.

Barclay provides an introduction to each book before proceeding to a line-by-line, verse-by-verse discussion of the text and its meaning.

The author has a very good understanding of the history and backround of these books and shows detailed knowledge of the language used by Paul. His commentary sheds light on the reasons for Paul's letters and clearly explains the specific guidance Paul was offering to these followers.

Finally, I liked the quotes and short stories Barclay tossed in with his analysis. It's a good book for Bible study. It's easy to read a little bit each day. It's also easy to spend a great deal of time reflecting on the most meaningful passages.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, February 16, 2004

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians (New Daily Study Bible) (Paperback)

Dr. William Barclay (1907-78), an ordained minister in the Church of Scotland and Glasgow University Professor, is largely remembered today for his seventeen-volume Daily Study Bible. This book is part of the revised edition, which came out in 1975, and uses the Revised Standard Edition of the Bible, rather than the Authorized (King James) Version. In this book, each of the three sections begins with a wonderful, in-depth introduction, which gives a wealth of background information on the city and church involved, along with an explanation of the issues involved in the letter. After that, the author launches into a verse-by-verse examination of the letter.

This is a great commentary on Philippians, Colossians and the two Thessalonian letters! His analyses are both exhaustive, and yet easily grasped by the lay reader. I bought this book to assist me in a Sunday school class that I was teaching, and it was one of the best purchases that I have ever made. I highly recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great commentary, April 3, 2007

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Jane B. Harris (Cornwall, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians (New Daily Study Bible) (Paperback)

The Barclay commentaries are solid information biblically, and in a small book package which is far easier to handle than most Bible commentaries.