1 & 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Study Guide: Encountering the Christ Group at Thessalonike

by Richard S. Ascough

Book Overview

1 Thessalonians provides a fascinating glimpse into the origins and social life of the Christ group in the ancient Roman city of Thessalonike, while 2 Thessalonians reveals how the community developed at a somewhat later time. This guide narrates the story of the founding of the group by considering the social and cultural contexts, the literary form, the rhetorical strategies, the theologies, and the reception of the two canonical letters.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567671275
• ISBN13: 9780567671271
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"