Letters to the Church
A Survey of Hebrews and the General Epistles
Zondervan Academic · Print & ebook · October 31, 2011
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A straightforward survey for when you want the map before the close reading.
- Genres
- NT Commentary: General Epistles, New Testament Studies, New Testament Interpretation
- Published
- Zondervan Academic, October 31, 2011
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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.
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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 lettersPastors, 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.
Clear Survey
A straightforward survey for when you want the map before the close reading.
Come here for
- clear survey of Hebrews and the General Epistles
- practical guide for study or teaching
Expect
- historical context without the throat-clearing
- steady, usable orientation for the shelf or seminar
Where it sits
| NT Commentary: General Epistles | 91% |
|---|---|
| New Testament Studies | 31% |
| New Testament Interpretation | 28% |
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Publisher categories
- Biblical History & Culture
- Bible Handbooks
- NT Commentary: General Epistles
- NT General Epistles Studies
- Authors
- Karen H. Jobes
- Publisher
- Zondervan Academic
- Published
- October 31, 2011
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Biblical History & Culture