All the Fullness of God

"Thurston's extensive familiarity with Colossians bears fruit in this work of deep knowledge and sustained reflection. This fresh work linking Christology and cosmology will be invaluable for those interested in current consideration of these two realms, finding new connection in our day . . . Thurston's gracious, nuanced, meticulously developed work will be no surprise to those who know her scholarship and a delight to those about to discover it."

--Barbara Green, author of David's Capacity for Compassion



"Don't get distracted or diverted from the centrality of the importance of Jesus Christ. It is the message Paul (or someone else who wrote in his name) imparted to the Colossians, and what Dr. Bonnie Thurston delivers to us today. Refreshingly, Dr. Thurston addresses the text in two parts. First, she deals with the text using the Christ Hymn as its overarching heart. Then she considers the spiritual meaning of Colossians. In the end, we are given all we need to survive and thrive today."

--Marie Noel Keller, author of Priscilla and Aquila



"With her characteristic blend of erudition, kitchen-table wisdom, and deep spiritual insight, Bonnie Thurston catches up her readers in her love of Colossians and the One who stands at the center of the letter, drawing us into profound understanding of what it means to have the fullness of God dwell within, and allowing ourselves to be reoriented to live out what Easter asks."

--Barbara E. Reid, author of Wisdom's Feast



"Bonnie Thurston loves Colossians and the Christ it reveals--and you will too after reading this rich contemplation of both."

--Jerry L. Sumney, author of Colossians: A Commentary