| 2 Thessalonians Contributor(s): Menken, Maarten J. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415095050 ISBN-13: 9780415095051 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1994 Annotation: The second letter to the Thessalonians, ascribed to Paul, is one of the most difficult New Testament documents for modern readers. This lucid text approaches the letter from a historical point of view, reading the letter as part of a process of communication between its sender and the original addressees. "2 Thessalonians" includes a translation of the short Greek text of the letter, a historical examination of the letter's genre, authorship and religious milieu, as well as an introduction to apocalyptic eschatology and an extensive commentary on the letter. The book discusses the insights of recent Biblical scholarship while also showing how these are achieved. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General - History | Ancient - General |
| Dewey: 227.820 |
| LCCN: 93033187 |
| Lexile Measure: 1250 |
| Series: New Testament Readings |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.52 lbs) 180 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this lucid expose the second letter to the Thessalonians is approached from a historical perspective. The letter is read as part of a process of communication between its sender and the original addressees, making it accessible to the modern reader. 2 Thessalonians includes a translation of the short Greek text; an historical examination of the letter's genre, authorship and religious milieu; an introduction to apocalyptic eschatology and an extensive commentary on the letter. Maarten Menken's book will appeal to theologians, ministers of religion, students of theology and all those interested in biblical studies. |