Hebrews. the General Epistles, and Revelation

Hebrews. the General Epistles, and Revelation
Author: Margaret Aymer
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1506415946

This commentary on the Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors connect historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues. Introductory articles describe the challenges of reading the New Testament in ancient and contemporary contexts, as well as exploring other themes ranging from the Jewish heritage of early Christianity to the contexts of diaspora. These are followed by the survey “Introduction to Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation.” Each chapter (Hebrews through Revelation) includes an introduction and commentary on the text through the lenses of three critical questions: The Text in Its Ancient Context. What did the text probably mean in its original historical and cultural context? The Text in the Interpretive Tradition. How have centuries of reading and interpreting shaped our understanding of the text? The Text in Contemporary Discussion. What are the unique challenges and interpretive questions that arise for readers and hearers of the text today? Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation introduces fresh perspectives and draws students, as well as preachers and interested readers, into the challenging work of interpretation.

Hebrews, the General Letters, and Revelation

Hebrews, the General Letters, and Revelation
Author: Charles B. Puskas
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2016-10-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1625648308

Most New Testament (NT) introductions, because of page limitations and other reasons, tend to minimize their treatment of the last nine books of the Christian Bible (from Hebrews to Revelation). The focus in these introductions is often on the four Gospels and the Letters of Paul. As important as these books are, one should not neglect, with only a brief survey, the treatment of Hebrews, the General Letters, and the book of Revelation. The title given later to the collection--Catholic Epistles or General Letters--is a reminder of its general appeal to the whole church, despite its slow "canonical" recognition and authorship issues. Nevertheless, these writings from Hebrews to Revelation continue to capture our attention and ignite our imagination. My purpose for this book is to supplement my NT introduction and others like it with a focus on specific questions about each book from Hebrews to Revelation: -When and why was each book written? -By whom and to whom was each book written? -What are some special features of each book? -How soon (or late) was each book included in the NT collection? Answers to many of these questions are tentative. The "assured results of scholarship" are in continual need of reevaluation. Since the 1980s a host of diverse studies have emerged, and I have endeavored to include them when they are relevant to the discussion.

Letters to the Church

Letters to the Church
Author: Karen H. Jobes
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310494796

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. 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.

Revelation

Revelation
Author:
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0857861018

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Handbook on Hebrews through Revelation

Handbook on Hebrews through Revelation
Author: Andreas J. Köstenberger
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781540960184

A leading evangelical scholar of the New Testament provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding Hebrews through Revelation. Written with classroom utility and pastoral application in mind, this accessibly written volume summarizes the content of each major section of the biblical text to help students, pastors, and laypeople quickly grasp the sense of particular passages. The series, modeled after Baker Academic's successful Old Testament handbook series, focuses primarily on the content of the biblical books without getting bogged down in historical-critical questions or detailed verse-by-verse exegesis.

Adventuring Through the General Epistles

Adventuring Through the General Epistles
Author: Ray C. Stedman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781572933156

"Adventuring Through the Bible," the complete one-volume guide to the entire Bible, has been a popular Bible study tool since it was first published in 1997. Now this popular commentary and Bible study tool has been divided into individual handbooks, by theme and category, and is available in a new, easy-to-carry, handy-to-use design. Beginning with three volumes, featuring the life of Christ (the Gospels and Acts), Paul's epistles (Romans to Philemon), and the general epistles (Hebrews to Jude), this reader-friendly Bible study tool is both helpful and convenient.

Revelation

Revelation
Author: Jose M. Casciaro
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1991-12-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781851820894

This twelve-volume series in its Standard Edition consists of the Revised Standard Version Catholic edition, the New Vulgate Latin and Commentaries and Introductions by the editors. The commentaries provide explanations of the doctrinal and practical meaning of the scriptural text, drawing on a rich variety of sources, Church documents, the exegesis of Fathers and Doctors, and the works of prominent spiritual writers, particularly Blessed J. Escriva, who initiated the Navarre Bible project.

The Last Word Hebrews, General Epistles, and the Revelation of St. John Teacher's Guide Lutheran High School Religion Series

The Last Word Hebrews, General Epistles, and the Revelation of St. John Teacher's Guide Lutheran High School Religion Series
Author: Robert M. Carpenter
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1989-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780758650467

This quarter course in the High School Bible Curriculum series gives an in-depth look at the last nine books of the New Testament. Emphasizes the supremacy of Christ. Teaching plans for 45 sessions. Accompanying component - Student book - #22-2324. More about the Christian High School Bible Curriculum series: These fresh, compelling Bible studies offer a complete curriculum for high school religion class or high school youth Bible study. The curriculum covers four years and includes Bible history and life-related applications of basic Bible doctirnes. The curriculum includes one semester course and two quarter courses for each grade. The courses do not need to be complete in straight 45 or 90 sessions. The materials can be broken into smaller 5- or 10-session courses for church youth group or Bible study settings.

Fortress Commentary on the Bible

Fortress Commentary on the Bible
Author: Margaret Aymer
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 1472
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1451489552

The Fortress Commentary on the New Testament presents a balanced synthesis of current scholarship. The contributors bring a rich diversity of perspectives to the task of connecting solid historical critical analysis of Scripture with sensitivity to theological, cultural, and interpretive issues arising in our encounter with the text. The volume includes introductory articles, section introductions, and individual book articles that explore key sense units through three lenses: • The Text in Its Ancient Context • The Text in the Interpretive Tradition • The Text in Contemporary Discussion Comprehensive and useful for preaching, teaching, and research.