Furnish, Victor P.

1 & 2 Thessalonians (Abingdon New Testament Commentaries)

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ISBN 13:
9780687057436
author:
Furnish, Victor P.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Abingdon Press,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
204
Dimensions:
152mm X 229mm
Genre:
Biblical concordances & commentaries
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.98

Description

The 1 & 2 Thessalonians Commentary by Victor Paul Furnish offers a nuanced exploration of two pivotal letters in the New Testament. Furnish argues that 1 Thessalonians should be read on its own terms, without imposing later themes or interpretations, and instead seeks to uncover its rich theological point of view. In contrast, Furnish views 2 Thessalonians as the work of an anonymous writer who drew upon Paul's legacy, rather than the apostle himself. This letter is valuable for what it reveals about how Paul's teachings were received and interpreted in the late first-century church. By examining these letters in depth, Furnish provides a thoughtful and insightful commentary that sheds light on the theological and historical significance of 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

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