From Hope to Despair in Thessalonica
Situating 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Part of Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series
- Author: Colin R. Nicholl, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Massachusetts
- Date Published: September 2008
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521073073
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This ground breaking analysis cuts to the heart of the critical debate surrounding the two Thessalonian Epistles. Colin R. Nicholl examines the situations giving rise to each Letter with a view to determining how the two relate historically. His book presents an original and compelling hypothesis, arguing that reflected in the Letters are two stages of a single crisis plaguing a recently formed Greek Church, which spiralled from hope into despair on account of confusion about 'the end'. In addition to making a fresh case for the authenticity of 2 Thessalonians and resolving one of the most difficult problems in the Bible - the identity of 'the Restrainer' - this monograph is a comprehensive analysis of the Thessalonian Epistles. It will provide an indispensable resource for scholars and pastors interested in the Thessalonian correspondence.
Read more- Groundbreaking new explanation of the situations underlying 1 and 2 Thessalonians
- Timely, in view of current popular preoccupations with eschatology
- Significantly advances scholarly discussion as to whether the Apostle Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians
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Review of the hardback: 'All Thessalonians scholars will need to engage with the arguments of this contribution to the study of the letters.' Journal for the Study of the New Testament
See more reviewsReview of the hardback: '… an attractive argument that has much warrant and presents a clear challenge to claims of pseudonymity for 2 Thessalonians. It will be of most value to scholars of the Thessalonian correspondence and those interested in Paul's eschatology.' Religious Studies Review
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- Date Published: September 2008
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521073073
- length: 336 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 19 mm
- weight: 0.43kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
Part I:
1. Introduction
Part II:
2. Grieving without hope
3. Anxious and fearful
4. In need of reassurance
Part III:
5. Shaken and terrified
6. Perseverance under threat
7. Explaining the problem of 'idleness' and the conclusion: the situation underlying 2 Thess. 3:6–15 and 3:16–18
Part IV:
8. Synthesis and conclusion
Appendix: Michael, the restrainer removed (2 Thess. 2:6–7)
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