First and Second Thessalonians
Letters of Hope, Encouragement, and Affirmation
9781951833435
126 pages
Messianic Jewish Pub & Res Llc
Overview
Almost immediately after its inception, the nascent community of believers in Yeshua at Thessaloniki was subjected to unrelenting opposition and persecution. They were a resilient group whose hope was that Yeshua would imminently relieve and rescue them from their distress. The day·of their deliverance would occur at the time of the Parousia which was the beginning phase of the Day of the Lord. Due to the delay of that Day their hope was diminishing, and they became discouraged and dismayed. Sha'ul wrote to the Thessalonians to restore their hope, encourage their perseverance, and clarify any misunderstandings regarding the timing and,details concerning the Day of the Lord.
Author Bio
Dr. Yosef Koelner was born in Chicago, raised in an Orthodox Jewish ·home. His extended family is among the Chalutzim (Pioneers), early settlers of Israel. After·obtaining a BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Illinois State University; a Master of Ministry with a concentration in Jewish studies from Messiah Biblical University, a MA in Jewish Studies from Gratz College, he earned a Doctor of Practical Ministry. His ministry.spans four decades. Fluent in Spanish, he travels extensively throughout Latin America pre~enting seminars on b~ble and Jewish subjects.
