About the book
The epistle of 2 Peter has had a very rough passage down the centuries,\" says Michael Green in this commentary. \"Its entry into the Canon was precarious in the extreme . . . It was deemed second-class Scripture by Luther, rejected by Erasmus, and regarded with hesitancy by Calvin.\" And about Jude he says, \"We can learn a great deal about a man by listening to what he has to say about himself. Jude makes two significant claims . . . He is a servant of Jesus Christ . . . He is a brother of James\" (Jesus' brother). Discover these ideas and much more by reading Green's excellent commentary.The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world's most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament.These Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date, and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today.
Editions of 2 Peter and Jude
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780830842483
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830893898
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The epistle of 2 Peter has had a very rough passage down the centuries,\" says Michael Green in this commentary. \"Its entry into the Canon was precarious in the extreme . . . It was deemed second-class Scripture by Luther, rejected by Erasmus, and regarded with hesitancy by Calvin.\" And about Jude he says, \"We can learn a great deal about a man by listening to what he has to say about himself. Jude makes two significant claims . . . He is a servant of Jesus Christ . . . He is a brother of James\" (Jesus' brother). Discover these ideas and much more by reading Green's excellent commentary.The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world's most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament.These Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date, and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2 Peter and Jude about?
The epistle of 2 Peter has had a very rough passage down the centuries,\" says Michael Green in this commentary. \"Its entry into the Canon was precarious in the extreme . . . It was deemed second-class Scripture by Luther, rejected by Erasmus, and regarded with hesitancy by Calvin.\" And about Jude he says, \"We can learn a great deal about a man by listening to what he has to say about himself. Jude makes two significant claims . . . He is a servant of Jesus Christ . . . He is a brother of James\" (Jesus' brother). Discover these ideas and much more by reading Green's excellent commentary.The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world's most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament.These Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date, and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in 2 Peter and Jude?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Where can I read a sample of 2 Peter and Jude?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780830842483
Is 2 Peter and Jude part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Tyndale New Testament Commentaries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book 2 Peter and Jude?
E. Michael Green
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
2 Peter and Jude is available as paperback(ISBN 9780830842483) and ebook(ISBN 9780830893898)
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