1 and 2 Peter, Jude (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) (New International Biblical Commentary, 16) - Softcover

Hillyer, Norman

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ISBN 10: 0801046580 ISBN 13: 9780801046582

Verlag: Baker Books, 1991

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The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.

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Norman Hillyer, formerly librarian at Tyndale House in Cambridge, England, was revision editor of the Illustrated Bible Dictionary.

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<b>Expert help for understanding the Bible<br></b><br>Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Greek transliterated. Notes at the close of each chapter provide additional textual and technical comments for those who want to dig deeper. A bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes are also included. Pastors, students, and Bible teachers will find in this series a commitment to accessibility without sacrificing serious scholarship.<br><br>In <i>1 and 2 Peter, Jude</i>, you will find a concise and incisive exegesis of the Petrine epistles and Jude, even of difficult verses. Written from an evangelical perspective, this commentary brings into focus a wealth of background information from the Old Testament, Jewish intertestamental works, and other literary sources to illuminate the letters of Peter and Jude.<br><br><b>Norman Hillyer </b>is a minister who served churches in London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and Devon. He has also worked as the librarian at Tyndale House, Cambridge, and contributed to the <i>New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology</i>.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Baker Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1991
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0801046580
• ISBN 13: 9780801046582
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar