First and Second Thessalonians (Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching | INT)

by Beverly Roberts Gaventa

Publisher:

John Knox

, 1998

Overview

The two epistles to the Thessalonians are a study in contrasts. A comparison reveals considerable similarities of structure and language, but differences in tone and content. The most important concerns of the first letter all but disappear in the second, and minor concerns of the first letter increase in intensity in the second. Even when issues and concerns are shared by both, 2 Thessalonians seems at odds with comments in 1 Thessalonians. In this brilliant commentary, Beverly Roberts Gaventa discusses the issues central to each epistle, identifying what makes each book important for the life of the church today, as well as for preachers and teacher.

Key Features

• Detailed introduction
• Bibliography

Praise for the Print Edition

The Interpretation series from Westminster John Knox Press is clearly established as a rich source for teaching and preaching. They have tapped the talents of a varied and esteemed group of contributors, resulting in what is clearly the essential comprehensive commentary series on the Bible.

—W. Eugene March, A.B. Rhodes Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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—Brian K. Blount, President and Professor of New Testament at Union Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching First and Second Thessalonians
• Author: Beverly Roberts Gaventa
• Publisher: John Knox Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 138

About Beverly Roberts Gaventa

Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Princeton Theological Seminary’s Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis, specializes in the Pauline epistles and in Luke-Acts with an emphasis on theological interpretation. She holds an M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary in New York, a Ph.D. from Duke University, an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Kalamazoo College, and an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Christian Theological Seminary. She is an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church. Her courses include Paul’s Letter to the Romans, Women and the Letters of Paul, and Paul and Karl (co-taught with Professor Bruce McCormack.) She is currently at work on a commentary on Romans.