The Theology of the Shorter Pauline Letters

This book breaks new ground in offering an exposition of the theological message of the shorter Pauline Letters. Karl P. Donfried expounds the theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, examining the cultural setting of these letters and the particular milieux in which their distinctive themes took shape.

List of contents

Editor's preface; 1. The setting of 1 Thessalonians; 2. The theology of 1 Thessalonians; 3. 1 Thessalonians, the Pauline corpus and Acts; 4. The setting of 2 Thessalonians; 5. The theology of 2 Thessalonians; 6. Thessalonians and the New Testament; 7. The significance of 2 Thessalonians for today; 8. Exploring the building site; 9. Laying the foundation; 10. Building the walls; 11. The shape of the Church; 12. Philippians and its architect; 13. A building that still stands; 14. The Gospel and slavery.

Summary

This book breaks new ground in offering a clear exposition of the theological message of the Shorter Pauline Letters. 1 and 2 Thessalonians are put in their cultural context by Karl P. Donfried, and I. Howard Marshall shows how Paul applies his understanding of the 'career' of Christ to the problems of unity in a divided congregation.

Product details

• Authors: Karl P Donfried, Karl P. Donfried, Karl Paul Donfried, I Howard Marshall, I. Howard Marshall
• Assisted by: James D. G. Dunn (Editor), I. Howard Marshall (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2010
• EAN: 9780521367318
• ISBN: 978-0-521-36731-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 322 g
• Series: New Testament Theology
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology