First and Second Thessalonians (1995 Richard), book

First and Second Thessalonians (1995) is a book by Earl Richard.

Editions and translations

Published in Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1995 (Sacra Pagina).

Contents

Introduction -- Translation, notes, interpretation -- First Thessalonians -- pt. 1. Later missive: -- Epistolary opening -- Thanksgiving -- Missionary behavior as paraenetic model -- pt. 2. Early missive: -- Thanksgiving -- The Jews and divine retribution- an interpolation -- Reasons for concern and frustration -- Timothy's mission -- Timothy's return and report -- Paul's joy and prayer -- Closing exhortation -- Later missive: -- Initial exhortation on holiness -- On love of others -- On the faithful departed and the Parousia -- On being ready for the Lord's return -- Final exhortation on the community life -- Final prayer and epistolary closing -- Second Thessalonians: -- Epistolary opening -- First Thanksgiving -- Concerning the Lord's day -- Second Thanksgiving -- Mutual prayer -- Command and exhortation -- Epistolary closing

External links

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