1-2 Thessalonians (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament | BECNT)

"In this addition to the critically acclaimed BECNT series, respected New Testament scholar Jeffrey Weima offers pastors, students, and teachers the most up-to-date and substantive commentary available on 1-2 Thessalonians. Weima, a Thessalonians expert, experienced teacher, and widely traveled speaker, presents well-informed evangelical scholarship at an accessible level to help readers understand the sociological, historical, and theological aspects of these letters. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text, extensive research, thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, and a user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility." -- Provided by publisher "Weima has written a full and authoritative commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians that readers will want to consult regularly and frequently. He brings a wealth of previous research to bear upon his exegesis. The result is well-considered and thoughtful positions at almost every juncture. Weima sets the stage for his exegesis and exposition of each section by laying out the literary character and shape of the unit to be discussed. He shows awareness of the current debate on a wide range of issues in Thessalonians research, while also ably defending traditional positions regarding authorship, interpretation, and even text-critical matters." - Stanley E. Porter, McMaster Divinity College, on back cover. Series preface Author's preface Abbreviations Transliteration Map Introduction to 1-2 Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians II Thessalonians Works cited Index of subjects Index of authors Index of Greek words Index of Scripture and other ancient writings A Thessalonians expert and experienced teacher offers a substantive evangelical commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians in the award-winning BECNT series.