This book provides a comprehensive study of the Epistles of St. Paul to the Ephesians, the Colossians, and Philemon. With detailed introductions and notes, as well as an essay on the traces of foreign elements in the theology of these epistles, readers will gain a deep understanding of this critical section of the New Testament. A must-read for scholars and students alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.