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Episode 84: Jared Byas - Paul is Frustrating: On Fornication & Wives Obeying Husbands in Colossians

The Bible For Normal People

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Authorship of the Book of Colossians and Paul's Challenge to Superficial Rules

This chapter examines the authorship of the Book of Colossians and the possibility of Paul using a secretary to write it. The hosts also discuss their frustrations with Paul and the book, specifically the confusing moral rules and the lack of explicit calling out of a sect in Colossae. They delve into the concept of asceticism, criticize the focus on appearances and rules in churches, and share personal experiences of how it led to anxiety and guilt.

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