Book of the Bible » Ephesians
Synopses
Thought by many to be written by an admirer of Paul, Ephesians sums up a good deal of Pauline teaching about the work of Jesus Christ and projects it onto a universal plane, as the writer envisages the entire universe being reconciled to God. A New Testament scholar called it 'the crown of Paulinism'.
The 'Apostle to the Gentiles' (d. c. CE 65). Paul had a major role in setting up the Early Church and is believed to be the author of several letters in the Bible.
(c. 4 BCE- c. 30 CE). The founder of Christianity, whose life and teaching are described and interpreted in the New Testament. Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew 'Joshua'. He was also given the title 'Christ', meaning 'anointed one' or 'Messiah'.
Bringing together those who have been alienated in any way, or being reconciled.
Used in the New Testament to express how the actions of Jesus have brought together God and humankind.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
A 'testament' is a covenant (binding agreement), a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people. The New Testament is the second part of the Christian Bible. Its name comes from the new covenant or relationship with God.