The Pseudepigraphal Letters To The Thessalonians

Author : Marlene Crüsemann
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567683359

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The Pseudepigraphal Letters to the Thessalonians by Marlene Crüsemann Pdf

Marlene Crüsemann examines the Thessalonian letters in the context of Jewish-Christian social history; building upon her analysis of 1 Thessalonians, Crüsemann comes to the conclusion that it is post-apostolic epistolary communication, and questions whether it is a letter of Paul and indeed whether it is an early letter. This analysis in turn adds weight to the thesis, propounded by some previous scholars, that the letter is somewhat out of place and may be a later work by another author. Crüsemann subsequently illustrates that 2 Thessalonians, by contrast, revokes the far-reaching social separation from Judaism that characterizes 1 Thessalonians, and thus aims socio-historically at a solidarity with the entire Jewish people. Analysing the concept of the Jews as supposed enemy, the future of the Greek gentile community, and the relationship between the two letters, Crüsemann concludes that the discussion about a "divergence of the ways of Christians and Jews" in early Christian times needs to be realigned.

Author : Stanley E. Porter,Gregory P. Fewster
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004258471

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Paul and Pseudepigraphy by Stanley E. Porter,Gregory P. Fewster Pdf

In Paul and Pseudepigraphy, a group of scholars engage open questions in the study of the Apostle Paul and those documents often deemed pseudepigraphal, including canonical and non-canonical works.

Author : J. Paul Sampley
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Bible
ISBN : UOM:49015001465088

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The Deutero-Pauline Letters by J. Paul Sampley Pdf

Current developments in research and methods of inquiry are reflected in this new volume in the Proclamation Commentaries New Testament Witnesses for Preaching series. Each chapter is devoted to a Deutero-Pauline letter and introduces the reader to its historical, literary, and thematic characteristics.

Author : Abraham J. Malherbe
Publisher : Anchor Bible
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bible
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110303141

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The Letters to the Thessalonians by Abraham J. Malherbe Pdf

Saint Paul's earliest two letters, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, open windows on newly founded Christian communities. Yale Professor Abraham J. Malherbe's masterful exposition of these two New Testament letters adds to the prestige of the Anchor Bible series.

Author : Raymond F. Collins
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-02-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597524872

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Letters That Paul Did Not Write by Raymond F. Collins Pdf

Despite its title, the subject of this book is really not the denial of the Pauline authorship of seven books in the New Testament. The subject of this book is the significance of these books in themselves. The second chapter briefly reviews the religious and cultural conditions within which these books were written, thereby elucidating their origins somewhat. The non-Pauline origin of these seven books raises a host of issues for believers, the churches, and exegetes themselves. The final chapter of this book addresses itself to some of these issues. . . . My real hope is that these reflections help the reader to better understand the sacred page. To the extent that my hope is realized, the true significance of Paul the apostle for the life of the church will be appreciated all the more. --from the Foreword

Author : David E. Aune
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1444318942

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The Blackwell Companion to The New Testament by David E. Aune Pdf

The Blackwell Companion to the New Testament is a detailedintroduction to the New Testament, written by more than 40 scholarsfrom a variety of Christian denominations. Treats the 27 books and letters of the New Testamentsystematically, beginning with a review of current issues andconcluding with an annotated bibliography Considers the historical, social and cultural contexts in whichthe New Testament was produced, exploring relevant linguistic andtextual issues An international contributor list of over 40 scholars representwide field expertise and a variety of Christian denominations Distinctive features include a unified treatment of Lukethrough Acts, articles on the canonical Gospels, and a discussionof the apocryphal New Testament

Author : Raymond F. Collins
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999-04
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0814656528

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Letters That Paul Did Not Write by Raymond F. Collins Pdf

The point of this work is not to dispute the authorship of these letters but rather to reveal what these letters have to say to us as Christians, whether the letters are actually Paul's or are merely written in his style. This work does, however, address a host of issues raised by the non Pauline origin of these letters for believers, the Churches, and exegetes themselves.

Author : Raymond F. Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Bible
ISBN : UOM:39015042110356

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Studies on the First Letter to the Thessalonians by Raymond F. Collins Pdf

Author : Rafael Rodríguez
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666748710

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The First Christian Letters by Rafael Rodríguez Pdf

Paul's letters to the Thessalonians are the earliest surviving Christian documents. They are also among the most easily overlooked parts of the New Testament. What could these short, simple letters possibly have to say to a world caught in the throes of racial discord, political polarization, fears of an uncertain future, and fights over truth and false news? While Paul and his companions could not have imagined anything like the twenty-first century, their letters in the mid-first century to non-Jewish followers of Jesus in northern Greece address problems we still wrestle with today: race and ethnicity, family, ethics, an unknown future, how to respond to strangers, and more. These letters, rather than being an outdated part of Paul's collected letters, provoke us to throw ourselves into the great challenges of the modern world, to resist the temptation to repay "another person evil for evil," and to "pursue the good, both for one another and for everyone" (1 Thess 5:15). Will we read these ancient letters anew?

Author : Rafael Rodriguez
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666748697

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The First Christian Letters by Rafael Rodriguez Pdf

Paul's letters to the Thessalonians are the earliest surviving Christian documents. They are also among the most easily overlooked parts of the New Testament. What could these short, simple letters possibly have to say to a world caught in the throes of racial discord, political polarization, fears of an uncertain future, and fights over truth and false news? While Paul and his companions could not have imagined anything like the twenty-first century, their letters in the mid-first century to non-Jewish followers of Jesus in northern Greece address problems we still wrestle with today: race and ethnicity, family, ethics, an unknown future, how to respond to strangers, and more. These letters, rather than being an outdated part of Paul's collected letters, provoke us to throw ourselves into the great challenges of the modern world, to resist the temptation to repay "another person evil for evil," and to "pursue the good, both for one another and for everyone" (1 Thess 5:15). Will we read these ancient letters anew?

Author : Charles A. Wanamaker
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0853645108

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The Epistles to the Thessalonians by Charles A. Wanamaker Pdf

The letters of Paul to the newly founded Christian community at Thessalonica hold a special place within the Christian tradition as possibly the earliest extant Christian writings. They are also of special interest not only for their theological value but for their sociological context. Among the communities established by Paul, the church at Thessalonica appears to have been the only one to have suffered serious external oppression. These two important epistles, then, speak uniquely to contemporary Christians living in a society often ideologically, if not politically, opposed to Christian faith.In this innovative commentary Charles A. Wanamaker incorporates what may be called a social science approach to the study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, taking into full account the social context that gave rise to Paul's correspondence. While Wanamaker in no way ignores traditional historical-critical, linguistic, literary, and theological approaches to writing a commentary -- in fact, at several points he makes a significant contribution to the questions raised by traditional exegesis -- at the same time he goes beyond previous commentaries on the Thessalonian correspondence by taking seriously the social dimensions both of Christianity at Thessalonica and of the texts of 1 and 2 Thessalonians themselves. In blending traditional exegetical methods with this newer approach, Wanamaker seeks to understand Pauline Christianity at Thessalonica as a socio-religious movement in the first-century Greco-Roman world and attempts to grasp the social character and functions of Paul's letters within this context.A significant and original addition to the literature on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, this commentary will be valuable to scholars, pastors, and students alike.

Author : William Wrede
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498292719

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The Authenticity of the Second Letter to the Thessalonians by William Wrede Pdf

Scholars continue to debate whether Second Thessalonians was written by Paul or by pseudonym. The position that the letter is a late imitation is largely based on the comparison of the parallel expressions of two epistles to the Thessalonians. There are more words and phrases that are shared between these two letters than there are in any other two New Testament letters. William Wrede's study is the ultimate source of scholarly perception of these parallels. Not only does Wrede locate some exact parallels, he also finds definite words, verses, and related passages that precisely mirror and reflect their counterparts in First Thessalonians. Scholars who conclude that Second Thessalonians is pseudonymous owe much of that conclusion to Wrede's work. Wrede's order of the Greek parallels has been reproduced with his original annotations in this translation.

Author : Bruce Vawter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Bible
ISBN : IND:39000002405871

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Introduction to the Pauline Letters by Bruce Vawter Pdf

Author : Charles A. Wanamaker
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467423151

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The Epistle to the Thessalonians by Charles A. Wanamaker Pdf

The letters of Paul to the newly founded Christian community at Thessalonica hold a special place within the Christian tradition as possibly the earliest extant Christian writings. They are also of special interest not only for their theological value but for their sociological context. Among the communities established by Paul, the church at Thessalonica appears to have been the only one to have suffered serious external oppression. These two important epistles, then, speak uniquely to contemporary Christians living in a society often ideologically, if not politically, opposed to Christian faith. In this innovative commentary Charles A. Wanamaker incorporates what may be called a social science approach to the study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, taking into full account the social context that gave rise to Paul’s correspondence. While Wanamaker in no way ignores traditional historical-critical, linguistic, literary, and theological approaches to writing a commentary -- in fact, at several points he makes a significant contribution to the questions raised by traditional exegesis -- at the same time he goes beyond previous commentaries on the Thessalonian correspondence by taking seriously the social dimensions both of Christianity at Thessalonica and of the texts of 1 and 2 Thessalonians themselves. In blending traditional exegetical methods with this newer approach, Wanamaker seeks to understand Pauline Christianity at Thessalonica as a socio-religious movement in the first-century Greco-Roman world and attempts to grasp the social character and functions of Paul’s letters within this context. A significant and original addition to the literature on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, this commentary will be valuable to scholars, pastors, and students alike.

Author : Elizabeth Bagwell Ficken
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0990593355

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Letters to the Thessalonians by Elizabeth Bagwell Ficken Pdf

Something for everyone!What did the Thessalonians find when they opened Paul's pages of papyrus? There was something for everyone! And you will find the same when you study these special letters from the pastor to his beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Paul, Silas, and Timothy traveled to Thessalonica and shared the gospel with the Jews and Gentiles in that capital city. So many believed in Jesus as their Savior that a new church began to grow. Persecution from the political power players forced Paul out of town and cause dgreat suffering for the young believers, but they stood firm in their faith. Paul wrote to them shortly after his departure to encourage them with his love and prayers and with a reminder of all that God's call of salvation granted them. These letters affirm and correct and inform and motivate! Their messages contain the topics of: faith, hope, and love;the will of God; holiness; peace and grace; prayer and perseverance; the glorious return of Christ; the gospel and ministry; and so much more! Almost every major doctrine of the Christian faith is covered in 1st and 2nd Thessalonians!While this correspondence is almost 2000 years old, it is as applicable to our lives today as it was on the day it was delivered by Paul's messenger. In His wisdom, God preserved these letters and communicated His truth in them. Join me as we read someone eles's mail. I'm sure you'll find a few things that you will think were written just to you!