다문화 사회를 위한 골로새서의 통전적 읽기와 신학적 주제

Abstract

It is very important to realize that Korea is mow a multi-cultural society with a lot of potential problems. This study aims to find a solution to the problems from the letter to the Colossians that was composed for the churches in a similar multi-cultural society. In consideration of the hermeneutical development in the biblical scholarship, this study takes the world before the text as well as the world(s) behind and within the text into the consideration in order to understand the theological theme of the Colossians and to shed new light on the multi-cultural society of Korea. In the face of the Colossian problems which have been caused by the multi-cultural environment, Paul emphasizes the immanence of Jesus Christ in all the creature throughout his letter (1:19-20;2:9-10;3:11). Furthermore, Paul suggests a Christian version of the Household Code(3:18-4:1), which is not totally different from the Roman secular version. The Household Code suggests to the Colossians that they serve each other with a totally different motivation. As a solution to the problems, Paul reminds his audience of the fact that “Christ is all and in all” and all serve each other “in Him, to Him, and for Him.” This paper intends Korean Christian readers to change their attitude toward the multi-cultural society and community with the help of the Colossian theological theme: serving each other in Him, to Him, and for Him on the basis of the belief in Jesus` immanence.