Alanna Allen
10/2/15
Period 1
1 Thess. Background 1 Thessalonians is written by the apostle Paul. No one really argues about his authorship due to him referring to himself throughout his letter. Some critics attempt to state that Paul is indeed not the author but failed (BKC.1 Thess p.690). He often used three first person plural pronouns when referring to himself or Silas and Timothy (MSB 1 Thess p.1841). Paul and Silas first went to preach in Berea but once the Thessilonian Jews heard of Paul's preaching, they kicked him out. Paul went to Athens and asked his comrades to join so they did. Paul then sent Timothy to Thessalonica. Timothy came back with good news, inspiring Paul to write 1 Thessalonians while
10/2/15
Period 1
1 Thess. Background 1 Thessalonians is written by the apostle Paul. No one really argues about his authorship due to him referring to himself throughout his letter. Some critics attempt to state that Paul is indeed not the author but failed (BKC.1 Thess p.690). He often used three first person plural pronouns when referring to himself or Silas and Timothy (MSB 1 Thess p.1841). Paul and Silas first went to preach in Berea but once the Thessilonian Jews heard of Paul's preaching, they kicked him out. Paul went to Athens and asked his comrades to join so they did. Paul then sent Timothy to Thessalonica. Timothy came back with good news, inspiring Paul to write 1 Thessalonians while