Unraveling Pauline authorship and Thessalonian eschatology, with careful historical context.
This scholarly work argues for the genuineness of the Thessalonian Epistles and offers a fresh interpretation of their end-time teaching, grounded in the Acts narrative and earliest Christian history.
Written as a historical study, the book closely examines the two Thessalonian letters to understand their place in early Christian history. It discusses rival opinions about authorship, surveys the key eschatological passages, and explains how the letters fit with Paul’s mission and the surrounding political world of the time. The author weighs opposing views and builds a coherent case for both Epistles being genuinely Pauline, while presenting a reasoned take on their troubling apocalyptic sections.
Ideal for readers of biblical history and early Christian studies who want a grounded, nuanced view of Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough investigation into an enduring area of biblical debate: the authenticity of the two Thessalonian Epistles, letters attributed to Paul but questioned by some biblical scholars. The author, a Chaplain of Trinity College, Cambridge, reviews historical and literary evidence to demonstrate these epistles' Pauline authorship, thereby affirming the earliest of the extant New Testament writings. The author's work positions these letters historically, providing context to the early Christian communities in Thessalonica, where the morality of converts from paganism was a primary concern. The book's thematic depth centers on the appointment of elders, the understanding of the Lord's Day, and the concepts of affliction and comfort, which are expertly illuminated through the author's interpretation of passages from the epistles. Ultimately, the scholarship provided in this book helps solidify the Thessalonian Epistles as essential texts for understanding early Christian history and the growth of a religion in its earliest development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331835233_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331835233
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