‘Peace and Security’ (1 Thessalonians 5.3): Is It Really a Roman Slogan?

According to a growing number of scholars, when Paul makes use of the phrase ‘peace and security’ in 1 Thess 5.3, he is alluding to a well-known slogan in Roman propaganda that summed up the benefits of the Pax Romana. While there can be no doubt that ‘peace’ played an important role in Rome's...

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Main Author: White, Joel 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2013
In: New Testament studies
Year: 2013, Volume: 59, Issue: 3, Pages: 382-395
Further subjects:B Thessalonians
B Rome
B Peace
B Slogans
B Security
B Paul
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