First and Second Peter, Jude (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

by Daniel Keating, Peter S. Williamson (Editor), Mary Healy (Editor)

Overview

Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic Church

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), Daniel Keating interprets First and Second Peter and Jude for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike.

The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.

Commentary features include:
● Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
● References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts
● Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes
● Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living
● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects

Attractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801036453
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/01/2011
Series:	Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Series
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Daniel Keating (DPhil, University of Oxford) is professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. He is the author or coeditor of The Appropriation of Divine Life in Cyril of Alexandria, The Theology of Cyril of Alexandria, Aquinas on Doctrine, and Aquinas on Scripture.

Table of Contents

Introduction to 1 Peter
Outline of 1 Peter
Address and Greeting (1:1-2)
Opening Blessing and Proclamation (1:3-12)
New Way of Life in God's Household (1:13-2:10)
Order in Relationships (2:11-3:12)
Faithfulness in Suffering for Christ (3:13-4:19)
Concluding Exhortations (5:1-11)
Final Greetings (5:12-14)

Introduction to 2 Peter
Outline of 2 Peter
Address and Greeting (1:1-2)
Reminder of the Power and Promises of God (1:3-21)
Condemnation of False Teachers (2:1-22)
The Return of the Lord (3:1-16)
Final Exhortation and Doxology (3:17-18)

Introduction to Jude
Outline of Jude
The Opening of the Letter (1:1-2)
The Case against the False Teachers (1:5-19)
Closing of the Letter (1:20-25)

Glossary
Indexes
Map