1–2 Thessalonians (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) - Hardcover

Weima, Jeffrey A. D.; Yarbrough, Robert; Stein, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801026857 ISBN 13: 9780801026850

Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2014

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"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. I am sure that this commentary will be widely used."
--Stanley E. Porter, McMaster Divinity College

"Is it possible for a commentary to be both technical and accessible, comprehensive and concise, academic and pastoral? Weima has produced precisely such a commentary on the Thessalonian Letters. One would be hard-pressed to find a full-length, up-to-date treatment of these letters that offers more than Weima's. Judicious in judgment, gracious in engagement, and clear in argument, this commentary catapults Weima to the front of an increasingly crowded field. It will become a standard, go-to resource for scholars, ministers, and students alike."
--Todd D. Still, Truett Seminary, Baylor University

"Already an acknowledged expert on the Thessalonian Letters, Weima offers fellow Christians a clear and erudite interpretation. This exegetical commentary now stands among the authoritative works on 1 and 2 Thessalonians."
--L. Ann Jervis, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto

About the Author:

Jeffrey A. D. Weima (PhD, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto) is professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has taught for more than twenty years. He has taught courses all over the world and is the author of several books and articles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0801026857
• ISBN 13: 9780801026850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 736