Reading 1 Peter, Jude, And 2 Peter: A Literary And Theological Commentary (reading The New Testament) (volume 12)

This volume is dedicated to the study of three late, little-known biblical works that historically have been relegated to the lesser works of the New Testament. Reading 1 Peter, Jude, and 2 Peter underscores the light that these letters shed upon one another and focuses on the snapshots they provide of early Christian communities as they encountered the social and religious environment in which they were situated. Careful reading of 1 Peter reveals the complex world of the post-apostolic period. Jude and 2 Peter provide a sober look at the early community's evolution in doctrinal and moral terms. 1 Peter -- Introduction -- Opening (1:1-2) -- Through Mercy, Chosen To Be God's People (1:3--2:10) -- Exhortation For Resident Aliens And Religious Exiles (2:11--4:11) -- Final Considerations And Renewed Exhortation (4:12--5:11) -- Closing (5:12-14) -- Jude -- Introduction -- Opening (1-3) -- Six Alternating Patterns Regarding False Teachers (4-23) -- Closing (24-25) -- 2 Peter -- Redaction Of Jude By 2 Peter -- Introduction -- Opening (1:1-11) -- True And False Prophecy (1:12--2:22) -- The Lord's Day: Promise, Providence, And Power (3:1-16) -- Closing (3:17-18). Earl J. Richard. Includes Bibliographical References. Reading 1 Peter, Jude, and 2 Peter Contents Editor’s Foreword Author’s Preface Abbreviations Introduction 1 Peter Introduction Opening Through Mercy, Chosen To Be God’s People Exhortation for Resident Aliens and Religious Exiles Final Considerations and Renewed Exhortation Closing Jude Introduction Opening Six Alternating Patterns Regarding False Teachers Closing 2 Peter Redaction of Jude by 2 Peter Introduction Opening True and False Prophecy The Lord’s Day: Promise, Providence, and Power Closing