2 Thessalonians

Taylor & Francis

The second letter to the Thessalonians is read as part of a process of communication between its sender and the original addressees, making it accessible to the modern reader. > \nIn this lucid expose the second letter to the Thessalonians is approached from a historical perspective. The letter is read as part of a process of communication between its sender and the original addressees, making it accessible to the modern reader.\n2 Thessalonians includes a translation of the short Greek text; an historical examination of the letter's genre, authorship and religious milieu; an introduction to apocalyptic eschatology and an extensive commentary on the letter.\nMaarten Menken's book will appeal to theologians, ministers of religion, students of theology and all those interested in biblical studies. > Introduction Part 1: The setting of 2 Thessalonians 1. 2 Thessalonians as a letter 2. The author of 2 Thessalonians 3. The milieu of 2 Thessalonians Part II: A commentary on 2 Th.