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Discerning the Word of the Lord

The Word of the Lord in 1 Thessalonians 4:15

by Dr. Michael W. Pahl

  • Hardback
  • 216 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.5 cm

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This book investigates the well-known exegetical problem of identifying the referent of the phrase 'Word of the Lord' in "1 Thessalonians 4:15". In "1 Thessalonians 4:15", the Apostle Paul appeals to a 'word of the Lord' to provide authority for his eschatological encouragement. This appeal has left a perplexing problem related to the nature and function of the specific authority to which the phrase refers.Two theories have predominated in the history of interpretation: either it refers to a directly received prophetic revelation, whether to Paul or to another Christian prophet; or it refers to a teaching of Jesus received as tradition, whether preserved in the Gospel tradition or otherwise unknown. This book investigates this problem from three angles: epistemological analysis, examining Paul's authorities for his knowledge, particularly in his eschatology; linguistic analysis, including both grammatical and lexical study of the phrase; and contextual analysis, setting the statement within its historical and literary contexts.These approaches converge to suggest a fresh solution to the problem: while Paul does appear to employ traditional Christian eschatological teaching in his response to the Thessalonian crisis (4:16-17a), the phrase?[nu] [lambda]?[gamma]? [kappa][nu][rho]?o[nu] does not refer to this tradition, but rather refers to the proclaimed gospel message about Jesus centred on his death and resurrection which forms the theological foundation of Paul's response (cf. 4:14).Formerly the "Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement", a book series that explores the many aspects of New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual approaches. "The Early Christianity in Context" series, a part of "JSNTS", examines the birth and development of early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and economic context. "European Seminar on Christian Origins" and "Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement" are also part of "JSNTS".
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From Resurrection to New Creation: A First Journey in Christian TheologyDiscerning the Word of the Lord

  • Author

    Dr. Michael W. Pahl

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

  • Published

    May 2009

  • Weight

    477g

  • Page Count

    216

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9780567455659

  • ISBN-10

    0567455653

  • Eden Code

    1247583

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