| 1 & 2 Peter/Jude: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition Contributor(s): Powers, Daniel G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0834125137 ISBN-13: 9780834125131 Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City OUR PRICE: $29.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 227.920 |
| LCCN: 2010019781 |
| Series: New Beacon Bible Commentary |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.10 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each book of the Bible including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themesBased on Peter's prominent role, one would expect any letters associated with Peter to play an equally significant role among the NT canonical writYNbeaThe New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to a |