Religious Studies

Overview

First read Paul's entire letter of 1 Thessalonians. Attached pdfs. and links. Please only use the pdf and the links.

From 1 Thessalonians, identify 3 total examples of Paul's writing style from the following list: emotion, earthy language/metaphors, imitation. Provide chapter and verse, and type out the full quote. So for example you could provide one example of each type or two of one type and one of another type, etc.

Paul expressing emotion and state what emotion it is. Here is an example: 1 Thess 2.17 But since we were bereft of you, brothers and sisters, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face. Emotion of longing.

Paul using earthy language or metaphors: Example: 1 Thes 5.2 For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

Paul using imitation. See the lecture, imitation is modeling, following in the example of another. Example: 1 Thes 1.6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord

New Testament Reading: 1 Thessalonians

As you read through 1 Thessalonians, make a note of key elements of Paul's writing style, particularly emotion and earthy language or metaphors (this is described in the lectures).

1 Thessalonians chapter 1 LinkLinks to an external site.

1 Thessalonians chapter 2 LinkLinks to an external site.

1 Thessalonians chapter 3 LinkLinks to an external site.

1 Thessalonians chapter 4 LinkLinks to an external site.

1 Thessalonians chapter 5 LinkLinks to an external site.