| Author |
Weymouth, Richard Francis, 1822-1902 |
| Title |
Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 2 Thessalonians
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weymouth_New_Testament
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Ward
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| Summary |
"Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 2 Thessalonians" by R. F. Weymouth is a modern translation of the biblical text from the New Testament, specifically focusing on the epistle of 2 Thessalonians. This work falls within the genre of religious text and biblical interpretation, likely produced in the early 20th century during a period of significant interest in making scripture more accessible through contemporary language. The primary topic of the book revolves around the teachings and exhortations of the Apostle Paul to the Christian community in Thessalonica, addressing themes of faith, perseverance, and the second coming of Christ. The content of the book consists of Paul's encouragement to the Thessalonian believers, acknowledging their growing faith and love amidst persecution. He emphasizes the importance of remaining steadfast in their beliefs and warns against being misled by false messages regarding the return of Christ. Paul addresses the concept of the "man of sin," urging the church to remain vigilant against deception. Finally, he provides practical guidance on living orderly lives, working diligently, and refraining from idleness, while he implores them to support one another in love and faithfulness. Overall, Weymouth's translation aims to convey these essential messages with clarity for modern readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Thessalonians
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8841 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 2, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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