Paul's Paraenetic Strategy of Example and Imitation in 1-2 Thessalonians

The Thessalonian correspondence makes several references to imitation but there is no scholarly consensus about its content and function. This study examines the role of example and imitation in Paul’s strategy for the moral formation of the Thessalonian church. Our findings show that example and im...

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Main Author: Bennema, Cornelis 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters 2022
In: Ephemerides theologicae Lovanienses
Year: 2022, Volume: 98, Issue: 2, Pages: 219-238
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Thessalonicherbrief 1.-2. / Immitation / Example
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
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Summary:The Thessalonian correspondence makes several references to imitation but there is no scholarly consensus about its content and function. This study examines the role of example and imitation in Paul’s strategy for the moral formation of the Thessalonian church. Our findings show that example and imitation are key aspects of Paul’s paraenetic approach to shape the lives of the Thessalonian believers and that imitating Paul’s (and Christ’s) lifestyle of self-giving holds together the relevant texts in 1-2 Thessalonians. This study also illustrates that imitation can be mediated through other means than direct observation.
ISSN:1783-1423
Contains:Enthalten in: Ephemerides theologicae Lovanienses
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2143/ETL.98.2.3290789