First and Second Peter, James, and Jude: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - Softcover

Perkins, Pheme

Softcover

ISBN 10: 066423867X ISBN 13: 9780664238674

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2012

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Pheme Perkins is Professor of New Testament at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and the author of several books.

From the Back Cover

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 066423867X
• ISBN 13: 9780664238674
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 218