Christ as Cosmic King: Reinterpreting Colossians

This chapter explores the commentary on Colossians, emphasizing Jesus's role as the cosmic king and its implications for understanding salvation from a Christocentric perspective. It discusses evolving scholarly interpretations of the 'Colossian heresy', the complexities of angelic worship, and challenges traditional views on the authorship of Paul's letters. Additionally, it highlights the historical nuances of first-century letter writing and the significance of performance in the public reading of these texts.