Research Paper On The Book Of Ephesians

The book of Ephesians in the New Testament was written by the Apostle Paul during his imprisonment between 60 and 62 A.D.. Though Ephesians is considered one of Paul’s prison Epistles, they were established with the thought of people he knew and loved. His authorship within the Old Testament references to numerous theological connections within the New Testament. The experience of the Old Testament abundantly enhances the richness found in the scriptures of the New Testament. His wisdom allowed him to teach for several years to the Ephesian followers (Acts 19:9,10).The Letters of Ephesians did not open on the note of a personal greeting, which opened the possibility that this book of the Bible was intended to function as a circular letter for
Ephesians 1:22 states, “God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.” (New Living Translation) The circumstances and cultural background of the book of Ephesians was for the city of Ephesus, the city was a large prosperous harbor, centered on the dynamics of trade, commerce and culture in Asia Minor. Not only was the city established by the foundation of great wealth, but it was also a place you would have seen devoted and diverse religious culture. People in Ephesus were dedicated to worshipping Artemis, the people of these Greek beliefs worshiped nearly 50 different gods and goddesses. These individuals within the city commercialized their magical goods (potions and statues) and services through a variety of venders. “Of all the deities in Asia, none was more sought after than Artemis.”(Arthur, 2000, p. 235) Ephesus the capital of Roman province of Asia spoke with pride about the temple of Artemis (also known as Temple of Diana), they protested their beliefs at the grandiose theater. "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" (Acts 19:28, New International Version) The city of Ephesus was wicked, immorality overflowed the general public of the