| First and Second Peter, James, and Jude: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching Contributor(s): Perkins, Pheme (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804231451 ISBN-13: 9780804231459 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1995 Annotation: First and Second Peter, James, and Jude have existed on the edges of the canon throughout the centuries. In this volume, Pheme Perkins casts light on these often neglected writings, ably demonstrating that they have, in fact, much to offer to today's readers. The epistles are more than a compilation of traditional material. They are concerned with very specific and concrete issues facing the early Christian communities and offer a counterpoint to the letters of Paul. They deal with issues such as how to conduct oneself with others, how to live in a non-Christian world, and how to "shepherd the flock of God", as well as with theological issues such as the early Christian understanding of God, the relationship between faith and works, prayer, and suffering. Teachers, preachers, and others will find much intriguing material here as they rediscover the world of the first Christians through these letters. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 227.907 |
| LCCN: 94038274 |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.18" W x 9.28" (1.07 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First and Second Peter, James, and Jude have existed on the edges of the canon throughout the centuries. In this volume in the Interpretation series, Pheme Perkins casts light on these often neglected writings. She ably demonstrates that these catholic epistles have, in fact, much to offer to today's readers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Perkins, Pheme: - Pheme Perkins is Professor of New Testament at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and the author of several books. |