Christ over All Things

“In this important work on the Christology of Colossians and Ephesians, Crockett makes a compelling case for a Jewish royal ideological background to Paul’s thought. Jesus is the ideal Adamic-Davidic king, the Lord over all things who will bring harmony to the cosmos. Paul’s affirmations about Christ are developed yet consistent and complementary to the Christology of his other letters.”


—Mark Taylor, professor of New Testament, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary





“Crockett draws needed attention to the Adamic and Davidic backgrounds for the cosmic Christology of Colossians and Ephesians, letters often neglected in Pauline studies. By ably tracing connections to major Old Testament passages and concepts, he provides an alternative to a purely Greco-Roman explanation of Christ’s cosmic significance. This work is a welcome addition to the field of Pauline Christology, and it will be an important source for those working on the evergreen question of christological origins.”


—Andrew Streett, associate professor of biblical studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary





“For the apostle Paul, Christ is not only the redeemer of individual human beings but also a cosmic redeemer who reigns over all creation. This important concept has been largely overlooked in Pauline scholarship. This book aims to fill this gap by exploring it within the context of ancient Judaism, focusing on the Jewish expectations of Adamic and Davidic kingship, and offering fresh insights that will deepen your understanding of Pauline Christology.”


—S. Aaron Son, professor of biblical studies, Dallas Baptist University