1 and 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Commentary, By Leon L. Morris
1 and 2 Thessalonians
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  • Length: 148 pages
  • Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in
  • Published: May 18, 2009
  • Imprint: IVP Academic
  • Item Code: 4243
  • ISBN: 9780830842438

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CONTENTS

General Preface

Author's Prefaces

Chief Abbreviations

Introduction
Background
Date of Composition of 1 Thessalonians
The Authenticity of 1 Thessalonians
The Purpose of 1 Thessalonians
The Authenticity of 2 Thessalonians
The Relation Between the Two Epistles
The Occasion and Purpose of 2 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians: Analysis

1 Thessalonians: Commentary

2 Thessalonians: Analysis

2 Thessalonians: Commentary

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Leon L. Morris

Leon Morris (1914-2006), one of the leading evangelical New Testament scholars of the twentieth century, served as principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He was the author of more than forty works, including The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross, The Atonement, and comprehensive scholarly studies on Matthew, Luke, John, and Romans. He was the general editor of the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries and wrote the volumes in that series on Luke, 1 Corinthians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, and Revelation.