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

by Jeffrey A.D. Weima

Publisher:

Baker Academic

, 2014

Overview

In this addition to the critically acclaimed Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) series, respected New Testament scholar Jeffrey Weima offers pastors, students, and teachers the most up-to-date and substantive commentary available on 1 and 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.

As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author’s detailed interaction with the Greek text and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It is a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers. Logos Bible Software dramatically improves the value of this commentary by enabling you to find what you’re looking for with unparalleled speed and precision. Perform powerful searches by topic, and compare Jeffrey Weima’s analysis of the Thessalonian letters with other works in your library. With Logos advanced features, you can delve into your study like never before!

Key Features

• Blends academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility
• Includes abbreviations and Hebrew and Greek transliteration
• Provides indexes of subjects, authors, Greek words, Scripture passages, and other ancient writings

Contents

Top Highlights

“But the language and imagery that Paul employs in this passage is not that of an assumption but of an official visit by a king or high-ranking official, in which the leading citizens go out to meet the person in order to escort him on the final stage of his journey into the city (see comment on apantēsis in 4:17). The picture, then, is one in which both resurrected (those who were dead at Christ’s return) and transformed (those who were still alive at Christ’s return) believers are gathered together to meet Jesus on the clouds in the air, where they proceed to escort him on the remainder of his journey to earth.” (Pages 319–320)

“Since citizens were expected to participate in the local religious practices and festivals and sometimes were even given funds from civic leaders to ensure such participation, it is reasonable to assume that in their pre-Christian life the members of the Thessalonian church not only were very familiar with the various cults of their city but also had themselves actively participated in many of them.” (Page 10)

“This custom involved the sending of a delegation of leading citizens outside the city to welcome a visiting dignitary and escort that person on the final leg of the journey into their community.” (Page 333)

“The ‘light’ and ‘day’ symbolize both the Thessalonians’ state of righteousness and their knowledge about the imminent arrival of the day of the Lord, whereas ‘darkness’ and ‘night’ symbolize both the non-Christians’ state of sinfulness and their ignorance about the impending judgment they will experience at Christ’s return.” (Page 354)

Endorsements

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. One of the most appealing features of the commentary is Weima’s interpretation within the context of ancient epistolary structure, rather than the all-too-frequently-used rhetorical analysis. 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 also provides a detailed and helpful introduction to the commentary that emphasizes the historical background of these letters. Weima 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, president, dean, and professor of New Testament, 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, the William M. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures, 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, professor, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto

Product Details

• Title: 1–2 Thessalonians
• Author: Jeffrey A.D. Weima
• Series: Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 733
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 Thessalonians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Thessalonians › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781441220998, 9780801026850, 1441220992, 0801026857
• Resource ID: LLS:BECNT73TH12
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-11-10T22:47:44Z

About Jeffrey A.D. Weima

Jeffrey A.D. Weima is professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has taught for more than 20 years. He is the author of Neglected Endings: The Significance of the Pauline Letter Closings and the coauthor (with Stanley Porter) of An Annotated Bibliography of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He has taught courses all over the world, has authored numerous scholarly articles, and leads biblical study tours to Greece, Turkey, and Italy.