{"product_id":"from-hope-to-despair-thessalonica-situating-1-and-2-thessalonians-126-society-for-new-testament-studies-monograph-series-series-number-126-9780521073073","title":"From Hope to Despair Thessalonica Situating 1 and 2 Thessalonians 126 Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series Series Number 126","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ground breaking analysis cuts to the heart of the critical debate surrounding the two Thessalonian Epistles. Colin R. Nicholl examines the situations giving rise to each Letter with a view to determining how the two relate historically. His book presents an original and compelling hypothesis, arguing that reflected in the Letters are two stages of a single crisis plaguing a recently formed Greek Church, which spiralled from hope into despair on account of confusion about 'the end'. In addition to making a fresh case for the authenticity of 2 Thessalonians and resolving one of the most difficult problems in the Bible - the identity of 'the Restrainer' - this monograph is a comprehensive analysis of the Thessalonian Epistles. It will provide an indispensable resource for scholars and pastors interested in the Thessalonian correspondence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview of the hardback: 'All Thessalonians scholars will need to engage with the arguments of this contribution to the study of the letters.' Journal for the Study of the New Testament\u003cbr\u003eReview of the hardback: '… an attractive argument that has much warrant and presents a clear challenge to claims of pseudonymity for 2 Thessalonians. It will be of most value to scholars of the Thessalonian correspondence and those interested in Paul's eschatology.' Religious Studies Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface; Abbreviations; Part I: 1. Introduction; Part II: 2. Grieving without hope; 3. Anxious and fearful; 4. In need of  reassurance; Part III: 5. Shaken and terrified; 6. Perseverance under threat; 7. Explaining the problem of 'idleness' and the conclusion: the situation underlying 2 Thess. 3:6–15 and 3:16–18; Part IV: 8. Synthesis and conclusion; Appendix: Michael, the restrainer removed (2 Thess. 2:6–7); Bibliography.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767588520279,"sku":"9780521073073","price":39.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780521073073.jpg?v=1758713888","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/from-hope-to-despair-thessalonica-situating-1-and-2-thessalonians-126-society-for-new-testament-studies-monograph-series-series-number-126-9780521073073","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}