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The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 58: Colossians
The Challoner Revision
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle_to_the_Colossians
This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 58: Colossians" is a religious text that falls under the genre of sacred scripture, specifically within Christian literature. It is attributed to St. Paul, written during the first century AD, likely while he was imprisoned. The epistle addresses the Christian community in Colossae, discussing themes of faith, Christ's preeminence, and the proper conduct of believers. In this epistle, St. Paul expresses gratitude for the faith of the Colossians and emphasizes the significance of Christ as the head of the church and the source of spiritual wisdom. He warns against false teachings and urges the believers to remain steadfast in their faith and center their lives on Christ. The text also offers practical guidance on moral behavior and the relationships among family and within the community, highlighting virtues such as charity, humility, and forgiveness. Ultimately, the letter serves to strengthen the church in Colossae amid challenges and to reaffirm their commitment to the teachings of Christ. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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