Analysis Of Paul's Authorship Of Colossians

As it relates to Paul’s authorship of Colossians, scholars vary in their beliefs. Many believe that Paul had not even visited the city, prior to the authorship, therefore making it difficult to suspect that he had written a letter concerning matters he had not personally witnessed (Harris, 2014, p. 390). Further, this letter appears to have been written near the same time as Philemon, while Paul was in prison. Considering the idea that Paul and Philemon were friends, and Philemon had the house church in Colossae, it would stand to reason that Paul would have included Philemon within the salutation, just as he included others that were considered his friends or followers (Harris, 2014, p. 390). Additionally, scholars feel that the Christology