“Thorough and Judicious: A Review of Jeffrey A. D. Weima’s Commentary on 1-2 Thessalonians”

Jeffrey Weima’s commentary on 1-2 Thessalonians has been hailed as a comprehensive and thorough guide for Bible teachers and students alike. Despite his initial doubts about achieving his goal of writing the definitive commentary on these two letters, Weima’s work has been praised for its careful analysis and judicious conclusions.

The commentary begins with an introduction that provides background on the correspondence, with a focus on the question of Pauline authorship. While Weima argues for Pauline authorship, some critics have noted a lack of engagement with alternative views on the authorship of 2 Thessalonians. However, the commentary’s literary-epistolary analysis provides valuable insights into the structure and function of each passage.

Weima’s commentary includes excurses on debated passages, such as the identity of the ‘restrainer’ in 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7, and extended discussions on theological and pastoral reflections. Overall, this commentary is praised as an excellent resource that will likely be the definitive commentary on 1-2 Thessalonians for years to come.

Peter Orr, lecturer in New Testament at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, has endorsed Weima’s commentary as a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.