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This work analyzes the prison letters to argue that they do not abolish Torah but clarify its role in covenant community.

March 22, 2026Open Access

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Literary analysis examines covenant implications in letters to the Ephesians, Colossians, and Philippians, suggesting a focus on covenant nearness.

This work analyzes the prison letters to argue that they do not abolish Torah but clarify its role in covenant community.
Literary analysis of Paul’s prison letters (Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians)
Contextual examination of key theological terms like 'Torah' and 'covenant'
Theological discussion of related scripture (Isaiah, Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Ezekiel)
Colossians 2 critiques philosophical deceit rather than Torah itself.
Ephesians 2 emphasizes nearness to the covenant rather than its abolition.
Philippians 3 focuses on inner righteousness over reliance on heritage or external practices.

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Literary analysis examines covenant implications in letters to the Ephesians, Colossians, and Philippians, suggesting a focus on covenant nearness.