In the book Scripting Jesus, by L. Michael White, He takes these passages and describes Jesus’ death and resurrection and his ascension into heaven. White discusses the “Pauline Passion Tradition” by dividing up these passages into the topics of: death (1 Thessalonians 4:14), resurrection (1 Thessalonians 1:10; 4:14), exaltation to heaven (Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Thessalonians… Continue reading →