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Letters to the church : a survey of Hebrews and the General Epistles / Karen H. Jobes.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, (c)2011.Description: xvi, 478 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780310267386
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BS2775 .L488 2011
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Contents:
Introducing Hebrews: the book of better things -- Famous last words: divine revelation in Hebrews -- The Son is our great high priest: the Christology of Hebrews -- "How shall we escape?": the soteriology of Hebrews --
Introducing the letter of James: prophet and sage of the kingdom of God -- A Christian letter?: Christology in James -- The "royal law": Christian wisdom and ethics in James -- Jude: Jesus' brother warns the church --
"The true grace of God": introducing 1 Peter -- "Christ has left you an example": the Christology of 1 Peter -- Foreigners and resident aliens: the Imitatio Christi in Peter's ethics -- 2 Peter: an apostle's last words to the church --
1 John: reassurance for Christians in confusing times -- 2 and 3 John: notes of grace and truth.
Summary: "Respected New Testament scholar Karen Jobes explores the cultural and theological background of Hebrews and the general epistles (James through Jude) in this rich commentary. Writing from an evangelical perspective, Jobes addresses issues of historical relevance as well as how these ancient books connect with Christian faith and practice today. Letters to the Church includes: historical background for each book focusing on authorship, genre, date, and content; an exploration of the major themes in each book and detailed commentary on key passages; boxes with chapter goals, outlines, challenges, and significant verses; sidebars addressing difficult passages or ideas; maps, photographs, charts, and definitions; questions for discussion, reflection, and testing; a comparison of the teachings about Christ in each of the letters. Pastors, professors, students, and laypeople interested in deeper biblical study will find this an invaluable resource that offers well-researched commentary in an accessible, spiritually meaningful form" Publisher's site
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Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status) Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status) G. Allen Fleece Library CIRCULATING COLLECTION Non-fiction BS2775.55.J634.L488 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923001858956

PART 1. HEBREWS: THE BOOK OF BETTER THINGS -- Introducing Hebrews: the book of better things -- Famous last words: divine revelation in Hebrews -- The Son is our great high priest: the Christology of Hebrews -- "How shall we escape?": the soteriology of Hebrews --

PART 2. LETTERS FROM JESUS' BROTHERS -- Introducing the letter of James: prophet and sage of the kingdom of God -- A Christian letter?: Christology in James -- The "royal law": Christian wisdom and ethics in James -- Jude: Jesus' brother warns the church --

PART 3. LETTERS FROM PETER -- "The true grace of God": introducing 1 Peter -- "Christ has left you an example": the Christology of 1 Peter -- Foreigners and resident aliens: the Imitatio Christi in Peter's ethics -- 2 Peter: an apostle's last words to the church --

PART 4. LETTERS FROM JOHN -- 1 John: reassurance for Christians in confusing times -- 2 and 3 John: notes of grace and truth.

"Respected New Testament scholar Karen Jobes explores the cultural and theological background of Hebrews and the general epistles (James through Jude) in this rich commentary. Writing from an evangelical perspective, Jobes addresses issues of historical relevance as well as how these ancient books connect with Christian faith and practice today. Letters to the Church includes: historical background for each book focusing on authorship, genre, date, and content; an exploration of the major themes in each book and detailed commentary on key passages; boxes with chapter goals, outlines, challenges, and significant verses; sidebars addressing difficult passages or ideas; maps, photographs, charts, and definitions; questions for discussion, reflection, and testing; a comparison of the teachings about Christ in each of the letters. Pastors, professors, students, and laypeople interested in deeper biblical study will find this an invaluable resource that offers well-researched commentary in an accessible, spiritually meaningful form" Publisher's site

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