The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
Chapter
30. Philippians
Questions for Review
- What are the options regarding the date of Philippians?
- For whom was the city of Philippi named?
- What benefits did Philippi enjoy due to its status as a Roman colony?
- Who was Epaphroditus?
- Where in the text of Philippians do scholars find reasons to deny its literary integrity?
- What are some of the problems that Paul may have been addressing in Philippians?
- Why do some people call Philippians a letter of friendship?
- What are the main themes of the Christ hymn in Philippians 2?
- What are the different views of righteousness present in Philippians 3:3–11?
- What places are suggested as possible locations for Paul’s imprisonment as he wrote Philippians?