The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians
Overview
In The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians, noted theologian Leon Morris introduces the reader to the Church at Thessalonica, then provides stirring verse-by-verse commentary for Paul’s epistles directed there. This indispensable work is at the forefront of Thessalonian studies, and it is a great addition to the library of any theologian, biblical scholar, student of the Bible, or layperson.
The solid exegesis contained in this volume was the original New International Commentary on the New Testament work on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. And, in the Logos edition, Morris’s words are more accessible than ever. His commentary can be linked to any Bibles in your collection and hundreds of search results will appear with the click of a mouse.
The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians was originally a part of the New International Commentary Series on the Old and New Testament!
Key Features
- Introduction to and background information on the church of Thessalonica
- Verse-by-verse commentary
- Perfect for biblical scholars, theologians, pastors, and laity
Contents
- The Founding of the Church at Thessalonica
- Occasion and Purpose of 1 Thessalonians
- Occasion and Purpose of 2 Thessalonians
- The Date of the Epistles
- The Authenticity of 1 Thessalonians
- The Authenticity of 2 Thessalonians
- The Relationship between the Two Epistles
- Commentary on 1 Thessalonians
- Commentary on 2 Thessalonians
Praise for the Print Edition
Thorough and readable. Dr. Morris’s presentation of the results of his study deals minutely with the grammatical meaning of the Greek text without being obscure or pedantic...The main exposition of the commentary is comprehensible by any intelligent Bible student and provides ready reference for the casual reader.
—Christianity Today
Morris is an able exegete with a mind of his own and a stylistic facility which makes his commentary as readable as it is instructive.
—Evangelical Quarterly
Product Details
- Title: The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians
- Author: Leon Morris
- Series: New International Commentary
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 1991
- Pages: xvi, 278
About Leon Morris
Leon Morris retired as Principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, in 1979. He is the author of more than forty books, including The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross, the volumes on Matthew and Romans in The Pillar New Testament Commentary, and the volumes on John and the Thessalonian epistles in the New International Commentary on the New Testament.
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
Top Highlights
“This is probably the way we should take it here. We must not understand vengeance in the sense of settling private scores, but rather of the administration of an evenhanded justice. People are required to live in accordance with moral law. If they do not, unpleasant consequences follow. These consequences are inevitable, for the hand of God is in them. Since he is the avenger, no one can reckon on escaping the consequences of evil deeds.” (Page 124)
“The Greek term has rather the idea of using fair words as a means of gaining one’s own ends. It is a matter of using insincerity as an instrument of policy, as a means of persuading another to do one’s will.” (Page 65)
“We come to Christ in all our sin, and we receive cleansing by his atoning death. Then day by day we become more and more what God would have us to be. We increasingly experience the reality of being set apart for him. Sanctification is the name given to this process, as holiness is to the final state. When Paul speaks here of sanctification as God’s will for the Thessalonian converts, he is reminding them of the implications of their having been purchased by the blood of Christ. Henceforth they belong to God and their lives must reflect this.” (Page 119)
“When God called the Thessalonians it was not an aimless procedure. He had a very definite purpose, and that purpose was not uncleanness. ‘In’ gives us rather the thought of atmosphere, of the settled condition in which he required them to live out their lives. This atmosphere for the believer is sanctification. This is the very air he breathes.” (Page 125)
- Title: The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians
- Author: Leon Morris
- Series: New International Commentary on the Old and New Testament
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Print Publication Date: 1991
- Logos Release Date: 2011
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 Thessalonians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Thessalonians › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9780802865007, 0802865003
- Resource ID: LLS:NICNT73TH
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:49:06Z
Leon Morris (1914–2006) was a leading evangelical New Testament scholar. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in England. He was principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, retiring in 1979. He then served as visiting professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Reviews
2 ratings
Jim Rudolph
4/17/2018
Jonathan Stone
6/24/2016
How does this compare to the NIC version? Same book? I guess it's published independently now that Fee's NIC volume on Thessalonians has taken it's place? I think it's interesting that Morris' Tyndale Commentary on Thessalonians is ranked higher than Fee's NIC, but Morris' NIC volume is ranked lower. Morris Tyndale - #6 Fee NIC - #9 Morris NIC - #16 (On bestcommentaries)
Bill Shewmaker
10/8/2013
