Publication

1998 - John Knox Press, Louisville, Kentucky

Language

English

Word Count

34,500 words, Guess

Page Count

138 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100804231427
  • ISBN-139780804231428
  • Goodreads2689361
  • Library of Congress Control Number97030706
  • OCLC Control Number37353915
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780804231428
  • Open LibraryOL683924M

Classifications

  • DDC227/.81077
  • LCCBS2725.3 .G38 1998
  • LCCBS2725.3.G38 1998

Alternate Titles

  • 1 and 2 Thessalonians

Description

The two epistles to the Thessalonians are a study in contrasts. A comparison reveals considerable similarities of structure and language, but differences in tone and content. The most important concerns of the first letter all but disappear in the second, and minor concerns of the first letter increase in intensity in the second. Even when issues and concerns are shared by both, 2 Thessalonians seems at odds with comments in 1 Thessalonians. In this commentary, Beverly Roberts Gaventa discusses the issues central to each epistle, identifying what makes each book important for the life of the church today, as well as for preachers and teachers.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Interpretation, a Bible commentary for teaching and preaching

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