2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- "Tribulations at the Turn of the Age," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
- Vision II.2, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- Chapter CX, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
- III.VI.5, IV.XXIX.1, V.XXV.3, V.XXVIII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter LVII, On The Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XXIV, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter II, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- Chapter I, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- II.XLIX, VI.XLV, VI.XLVI, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- On the Lapsed -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 251)
- Epistle LXIII - To Epictetus -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 253)
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- The Mystery of Iniquity (2 Thess 2:7). Sermon by John Wesley.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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- "How can we attend to communities of faith that are under duress to encourage their faith even as they question where they are in context of personal and community experience?"
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- "...there are fundamentally irreconcilable contrasts working themselves out in human history and Christians need to recognise them. They are frequently connected with the 'god' status which political regimes like to claim for themselves..."
- "The Man of Lawlessness," "Thanksgiving and Encouragement," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
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"...And
Boy is HE Mad!" Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
- "Apocalyptic language and scenarios aren't confined to the first century. Discussions of global warming or of loads of other issues today take on that complexion."
- "The 'Temple of God' in 2 Thessalonians 2:4: Literal or Metaphorical?" by Daniel B. Wallace, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.
- Correction Concerning the Day of the Lord - Part 1, Correction Concerning the Day of the Lord - Part 2, The Third Explanation- Deception, Delusion, and Divine Judgment in the Day of the Lord, and Challenges to Believers in View of the Day of the Lord, from J. Hampton Keathley III's 2 Thessalonians: An Exegetical and Devotional Commentary, at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
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- Articles & Background:
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
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selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS
for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Adam, A.K.M.,
"Walk This Way: Repetition, Difference, and the Imitation of Christ,"
Interpretation, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Aus, Roger D., "God's Plan and God's Power: Isaiah 66
and the Restraining Factors of 2 Thess 2:6-7," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 1977.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Dixon, Paul S., "The Evil Restraint in 2 Thess 2:6,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Furfey, Paul Hanly, "'The Mystery of
Lawlessness,'" The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1946.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Harris, Gregory H., "Does God
Deceive? the 'Deluding Influence' of Second Thessalonians 2:11,"
Master's Seminary Journal, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Krodel, Gerhard, "The 'Religious
Power of Lawlessness' (KATECHON) as Precursor of the 'Lawless
One' (ANOMOS) 2 Thess 2:6-7," Currents in Theology and Mission,
1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Peters, A., "A Difficult Passage in St. Paul: 2 Thess
2:1-12," AFER, 1965.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Powell, Charles E.,
"The Identity of the 'Restrainer' in 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7,"
Bibliotheca Sacra, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Roose, Hanna, "'A Letter as by Us':
Intentional Ambiguity in 2 Thessalonians 2:2," Journal for the Study
of the New Testament, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Scott, J. Julius, "Paul and Late-Jewish Eschatology:
A Case Study, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1972.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Weima, Jeffrey A.D.,
"The Slaying of Satan's Superman and the Sure Salvation of the Saints:
Paul's Apocalyptic Word of Comfort (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17)," Calvin
Theological Journal, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Adam, A.K.M.,
"Walk This Way: Repetition, Difference, and the Imitation of Christ,"
Interpretation, 2001.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- "Eternal Comfort and Good Hope," John Jewell, 2001.
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- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, 2 Thessalonians 2:1, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Thessalonians 2:1. The Cyber Hymnal.
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