The short course on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians explores the biblical book of Ephesians, giving particular attention to its historical setting and culture. The strategy for discussing this book centers on reading it as it would have sounded to a first-century audience. In addition to providing an overview of the book, the course discusses topics such as authorship, audience, theology, and major themes.
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
Understand the pastoral goals and strategies for Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians
Explain controversies concerning authorship, pseudonymity, and authority of various letters
Describe important first-century cultural worldview elements such as mystery, and the reality of the spiritual universe
Draw nearer to Jesus as you explore New Testament Christology
Evaluate your own conduct and attitudes as Paul speaks to you from the ancient past
Ephesians
Authorship of Ephesians
Situation behind Ephesians
Central Theme of Ephesians
Contributions of Colossians and Ephesians
Title: Bible Survey Video Series: Ephesians
Instructor: David A. deSilva
Publisher: Lexham Press
Publication Date: 2020
Product Type: Faithlife Courses
Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts and video resources
Courses: 1
Video Hours: .5
Dr. David A. deSilva is the trustees’ distinguished professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1995. He’s written over 20 books in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism and is a leading expert on the cultural world of the New Testament.