Epistle to the Colossians

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/epistle-to-the-colossians

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the canonical position?Twelfth book of the Christian New Testament
2. What is the original composition language?Koine Greek
3. What is the Colossians letter?It is a book in the New Testament written by Paul and Timothy to a church in Colossae, a city in modern Turkey.
4. Who wrote the Colossians letter?It is traditionally believed to have been written by the Apostle Paul with help from his friend Timothy, though some scholars think a close follower of Paul may have written it.

Pauline Epistle: A letter within the New Testament traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, forming a significant portion of early Christian doctrine.
Christology: The branch of Christian theology dealing with the nature, person, and work of Jesus Christ.
Amanuensis: A literary or artistic assistant, typically one who transcribes dictation or copies manuscripts.
Syncretism: The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.