The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
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Chapter
26. First and Second Thessalonians
Questions for Research and Discussion
- Imagine that you have a Jewish friend who is severely offended by 2 Thessalonians 2:14–16. How might you help him understand this text?
- Discuss in some detail the arguments surrounding the unity or disunity of 1 Thessalonians.
- Argue both sides of the authorship issue regarding 2 Thessalonians. Which do you find more convincing and why?
- Describe in some detail the eschatology found in the two letters to the Thessalonians.
- Trace the notion of “the gospel” throughout both letters to the Thessalonians. What did you find? Are there any patterns or similar literary contexts?