James, First Peter, Jude, Second Peter: Volume 10 Volume 10

by P.J. Hartin

Book Overview

Who would not relish the opportunity to read two-thousand-year-old letters? These four of the seven catholic letters" are addressed not to any specific church, as are Paul's epistles, but to the church in general. Giving us valuable insights into early Christianity, they insist on the need to join good works with faith, present Jesus' sufferings as the model for enduring persecution and warn against intruders intent on undermining traditional faith...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814628699
• ISBN13: 9780814628690
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.7" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Bible Message Proves Timeless

This work, as others in the New Collegeville Bible Commentary series, provides a verse - by - verse examination of its subject. The layout is an excellent study aid: the reading, with boldface subheadings, runs across the top of each page, and the commentary, with related bold headings, appears below. Each of the four sections opens with information on the author of the letter, his audience, purpose, and major themes. A map of the area and questions for discussion are included. Hartin, a professor of religious studies at Gonzaga University, provides clear, well organized commentary. For example, he points out themes in one, two, three order and uses key words like "next" and "finally" to connect the material. And though this is primarily a study of ancient scriptures, the commentary makes clear that the message of these readings is timeless.