Colossians and Philemon: A Handbook on the Greek Text

Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament

by Constantine R. Campbell

Colossians and Philemon delivers to students and teachers an exhaustive and thoughtful translation of the Greek in these two Pauline texts. Constantine R. Campbell reveals the lexical, syntactic, and grammatical features of these New Testament epistles in order to provide readers with an intermediate knowledge of biblical Greek a guide through Paul's words. The result is a comprehensive study of Pauline Greek that can be used alongside commentaries to understand better the world of the Apostle.

144 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 2013

About the author

also published under Con Campbell

Reviews

[Nathaniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in conjunction with John Webster's Essay "'Where Christ Is': Christology and Ethics", which is more or less a theological reflection on the book of Colossians.

[Micah Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now my third time working through the Greek text of Colossians and my second time through this handbook. Being a grammar-focused resource, at times I wanted just a little bit more theological interpretation/commentary, but I can't fault the book for lacking it; it is intentionally not a full theological commentary. When it does comment on interpretation, it is gold. The grammatical help is invaluable.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have found the Baylor Handbook series to be clear and concise to understand all the elements of the Greek passage I'm studying. It gives a discussion of the grammar of the passage along with individual words and phrases.

I recommend this Hymnbook to anyone studying the original language of New Testament Greek in Colossians and Philemon. You will not be disappointed with its approach and helpful insights into the words and phrases each verse and book.

[Travis McNeely · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used it for help with the Greek text in my Colossians class and I love it. I only wish the verbal aspect and Aktionsart references followed the verb throughout the book, rather than looking to the front of the book every time you had an question in your mind about it.