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Studying Paul’s Letters provides a survey of the most relevant current methods in Pauline scholarship. Joseph A. Marchal leads a group of scholars who are also experienced teachers in courses on Paul. More than a series of “how-to” essays in interpretation, each chapter in this volume shows how differences in starting point and interpretive decisions shape different ways of understanding Paul....

been able to visit the Thessalonians but referred to Timothy who travelled as Paul’s substitute. Earlier the Thessalonians themselves apparently also travelled (1:8). Even the very letter is part of Paul’s broader program of missionary travels, acting as substitute for Paul’s conquering presence and maintaining the dominance of his voice as expressed in the letter. The apocalyptic nature of Paul’s letters helps to clarify how Paul was using conquering travel. On the one hand, apocalyptic with its
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