Synopses & Reviews
A groundbreaking study of the theological message of the Shorter Pauline Letters.
Review
'\"...balanced and judicious research in the best tradition of conservative NT scholarship. Those of a more critical bent can also profit from reading these volumes, as will seminarians and advanced students of the NT for whom the series as a whole is intended.\" The Catholic Biblical Quarterly'
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'... Marshall's remarks regarding the historical background and theological contexts of the letter are as sage as they are succinct.' Expository Times
Synopsis
A groundbreaking study of the theological message of the Shorter Pauline Letters.
Synopsis
This book breaks new ground in offering a clear exposition of the theological message of the Shorter Pauline Letters. 1 and 2 Thessalonians are put in their cultural context by Karl P. Donfried, and I. Howard Marshall shows how Paul applies his understanding of the 'career' of Christ to the problems of unity in a divided congregation.
Synopsis
This original exposition of the theological message of the Shorter Pauline Letters (1 and 2 Thessalonians, Philippians, Philemon) transcends the traditional by analyzing them in their cultural context and revealing the basis of Christian life underlying them.
Table of Contents
Editor's preface; 1. The setting of 1 Thessalonians; 2. The theology of 1 Thessalonians; 3. 1 Thessalonians, the Pauline corpus and Acts; 4. The setting of 2 Thessalonians; 5. The theology of 2 Thessalonians; 6. Thessalonians and the New Testament; 7. The significance of 2 Thessalonians for today; 8. Exploring the building site; 9. Laying the foundation; 10. Building the walls; 11. The shape of the Church; 12. Philippians and its architect; 13. A building that still stands; 14. The Gospel and slavery.