John's Three Letters on Hope, Love and Covenant Fidelity: A Messianic Commentary - Softcover

Brumbach, Joshua

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1733935460 ISBN 13: 9781733935463

Publisher: Messianic Jewish Publishers, 2019

Synopsis

John's Three Letters include some of the most beloved and often-quoted portions of scripture. Countless sermons have been given on their verses, and they are intimately familiar to innumerable individuals across time. Therefore, most people conversant on the Bible - scholars included - are confident they already have John's letters figured out. But have they really? There is a need for a fresh and post-supersessionist reading of John's letters that challenges common presuppositions regarding their purpose, message and relevance. By delving into their original Jewish context we will discover a world of hope, love, and God's ongoing covenant-faithfulness to Israel. We will also demonstrate that the author's theology, particularly his understanding of the divine nature of Messiah, was thoroughly embedded within the Jewish world of the first century.

About this title

About the Author

Joshua Brumbach is the Senior Rabbi of Beth Emunah Messianic Synagogue in Agoura Hills, California, adjunct instructor of Jewish Studies at Messianic Jewish Theological Institute, and the author of a previous commentary in this series, Jude: On Faith and the Destructive Influence of Heresy (April 2014).

Review

If you are looking for a guide to make the Letters of John fresh and interesting again, this is the book for you! There are parallels between John and Qumran literature and Mishnah. For example, through a consideration of the Jewish sources you may find new insights into the spiritual meaning of water and cleansing used by John. --Dr. William D. (Bill) Bjoraker, Associate Professor of Judeo-Christian Studies and Contemporary Western Culture, William Carey International University, Pasadena, CA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Messianic Jewish Publishers
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1733935460
• ISBN 13: 9781733935463
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 208