A Theology of James, Peter, and Jude
Living in the Light of the Coming King
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
- Published: 2014
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Publisher's Description
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.
Endorsements (5)
“A clear, thorough work from an eminent scholar of the General Epistles, A Theology of James, Peter, and Jude is sure to be a valuable resource for the classroom.”
“When Peter Davids writes a book, it gets my attention. A Theology of James, Peter, and Jude is no exception and represents Davids at his best. After devoting four decades to the study of the General Epistles, Peter Davids is uniquely qualified to write this volume. He engages the most recent scholarship and examines the texts in their Greco-Roman context and from an eschatological perspective. His clarity of thought and writing style combine to make this a valuable resource for professors, pastors, seminarians, and Bible teachers.”
“With key commentaries on James, the two epistles of Peter, and Jude under his belt, there are few scholars in the arena better equipped than Peter Davids to tackle a theology of these central texts in the Catholic collection. Davids is clear, comprehensive, and cogent as he helps us hear the heartbeat of books often neglected in church and curriculum.”
“While James, Jude, and Peter are often left standing in the hallway when the theology of the New Testament is being discussed, Peter Davids shows us how meaningful their voices can be when they are invited to fully participate in the dialogue. As he places these books within their original streams in early Christianity and the broader river of God’s salvific work in Jesus Christ, Davids shows us how richly they contribute to our theological understanding. By freeing these books from the rigid scales of systematic theology, Davids allows them to have their own solos within the choir of biblical theology.”
“For forty years Peter Davids has labored lovingly over the Catholic Epistles; now he offers us the mature fruit of that labor. He delivers what the series promises: a rich theological reading of James, Peter, and Jude grounded in exegesis and well informed by the best in recent scholarship. If you want to know how to do biblical theology, look no further.”
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