A Theology of James, Peter, and Jude: Living in the Light of the Coming King
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
A Theology of James, Peter, and Jude: Living in the Light of the Coming King
By (Author) Peter H. Davids
General editor Andreas J. Kostenberger
Zondervan
Zondervan Academic
27th April 2015
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Theology
227.906
Physical Properties
Hardback
352
Width 194mm, Height 239mm, Spine 30mm
924g
Description
This third release in Zondervan's Biblical Theology of the New Testament series offers a comprehensive exploration of the theology of James, 1-2 Peter, and Jude, including introductory issues and major themes, but also shows how each book relates to the broad picture of New Testament theology.In this volume, Peter Davids offers a comprehensive study of the General or Catholic Epistles of James, 1-2 Peter, and Jude, which are often insufficiently covered in more general New Testament introductions, theologies, and surveys. Before discussing a theology of each of the four letters, Davids first deals with their common aspects-their shared background in the Greco-Roman world and a similar Christology, view of the source of sin, and eschatology-thus justifying their being treated together. In the chapters that follow, Davids embarks upon a theological reading of each letter informed by its social-rhetorical understanding-what they meant in the context of their original cultural settings-including: a survey of recent scholarship, a discussion of relevant introductory issues, a thematic commentary, a treatment of important theological themes, and a discussion of the place of the letter in the biblical canon and its contribution to New Testament theology.The Biblical Theology of the New Testament (BTNT) series provides upper college and seminary-level textbooks for students of New Testament theology, interpretation, and exegesis. Pastors and discerning theology readers alike will also benefit from this series. Written at the highest level of academic excellence by recognized experts in the field, the BTNT series not only offers a comprehensive exploration of the theology of every book of the New Testament, including introductory issues and major themes, but also shows how each book relates to the broad picture of New Testament theology.
Author Bio
Kostenberger, Andreas J.
