Description:In this detailed exposition of Pauls letters to the Colossians and Philemon, noted scholar Dunn gives you a dynamic picture of the life of the early church and, in particular, Pauls mission to the Colossians. Verse-by-verse commentary; extensive introductions that discuss authorship, dating, and structure; and an examination of the trouble at Colossae show you how faith in Christ shaped a community of believers.