The Theology of the Shorter Pauline Letters

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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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.