{"product_id":"1-2-peter-and-jude-through-the-centuries-hardback-9781118973301","title":"1, 2 Peter and Jude Through the Centuries (Hardback) 9781118973301","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003e1, 2 Peter and Jude Through the Centuries\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRebecca Skaggs (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118973301, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 April 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.635 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores the epistles’ reception history and their effects in sermons, music, art, literature, and politics over time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e1, 2 Peter and Jude Through the Centuries \u003c\/i\u003econsiders three small epistles which are often overlooked in controversial discussions of theology, culture, art, music, politics, and literature. This book offers fresh perspectives on the epistles’ effects in numerous theological and cultural contexts such as slavery, the role of women in marriage, the nature of Christology, and how believers should relate to the government.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Rebecca Skaggs traces the reception history of 1 Peter, Jude, and 2 Peter and investigates the texts’ effects on diverse doctrinal, social and political issues. Their influence on artists, musicians, dramatists and literary writers is explored, especially the Doctrine of the Descent of Christ into Hades. Each chapter includes an overview of central issues and topics, a selection of ancient readings with interpretations and a brief survey of modern scholarship on the subject. Illuminating how readings vary across historical periods and interpretive communities, this book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraces the multi-faceted contributions of 1 and 2 Peter and Jude to theological discussions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a sampling of the kinds of effects available from each of the texts in various contexts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how the epistles engage in the discussions and controversies of the Medieval Ages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers discussions of the epistles’ contributions to doctrinal debates on the inspiration of scripture and how to respond to heresy in the church\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures detailed treatment of topics such as Christ’s visit to the spirits in prison, the dispute between Michael and Satan over Moses’ body and the final judgment by fire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures commentary from a leading scholar in New Testament Studies and Christian Theology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering enlightening essays and new approaches, \u003ci\u003e1, 2 Peter and Jude Through the Centuries\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal book for anyone interested in the rich contributions of these epistles, such as Biblical and Theological Studies students, and pastors looking for original insights on reception material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Overview and Genre 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReception Historical Sources for 1, 2 Peter, and Jude 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignificant Ancient Interpreters 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNineteenth‐ and Twentieth‐Century Perspectives 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAims and Methods of this Commentary 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterary Relationships: Which Came First – Jude or 2 Peter? 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Transformed Life in the Context of Suffering, Grace, Hope, and Love (1:1–2:10) 22\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor, Audience, and Abundant Grace (1:1–2) 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Meaning and Purpose of Suffering (1:3–10) 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsequences of the Transformed Life: Suffering Related to the Suffering of Christ (1:11–12) 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsequences of the Transformed Life: Hope, Holiness, and Love (1:13–23) 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Transformed Life: Three Metaphors (1:24 – 2:10) 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Grass Metaphor (1:24, 25) 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Milk Metaphor (2:1–3) 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Living Stones Metaphor (2:4–10) 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoctrinal Interpretations: The Priesthood of all Believers 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoctrinal Interpretations: Eternal Security 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Three Practical Situations (1 Peter 2:11–3:17) 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransition (2:11–12) 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Governing Authorities (2:13–17) 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlavery (2:18–25) 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmission and Suffering for Doing Good 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChrist as Guardian of Our Souls, v.25 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarriage (3:1–7) 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrnamentation (3:3–6) 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo “Husbands” (3:7) 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “Weaker Vessel” (3:7) 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransition: Summary and Concepts to Come (3:8–17) 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary: Live in Harmony and Mutual Love (3:8–12) 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuffering for Doing Good (3:13–17) 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Christ’s Visit to the Spirits in Prison, 3:18–22 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChrist’s Resurrection, the Ground of the Transformed Life 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Preaching or Announcement in Hades 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Audience for Christ’s Preaching 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReligious Traditions 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpposition 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of the Effects of 1 Peter 3:18–22 So Far 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Interpretations 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects in Literature 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects in Music 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects in Drama 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects in Art 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelation to the Harrowing of Hell Tradition 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\/Observations 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 The Transformed Life: The Believer as Sufferer (1 Peter 4:1–19) 132\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuffering is in God’s Control (4:7–11) 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove Covers a Multitude of Sins (v.8) 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove Shown in Joyful Service and Hospitality (4:9–11) 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuffering for Being a Christian (4:12–19) 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Spirit of Glory … Rests upon You (v.14) 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudgment Begins with the House of God (4:17) 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScarcely Saved (vv.18–19) 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Final Exhortations and Greetings (1 Peter 5:1–14) 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMessage to Three Groups (5:1–10): “Elders” (vv.1–4); the\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Younger” (vv.5–6); and “All” (vv.6–10) 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Message to “All” (vv.2, 6–10) 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGod Gives Grace to the Humble (vv.6–11) 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Final Promise to All (vv.10–11) 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Greetings: Who, Where, and How (vv.12–14) 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho is Silvanus and What is His Role in the Writing of the Epistle? 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho is “Mark?” 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere\/What is Babylon? 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Jude: A Dynamic Response to Heresy 166\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreeting and Purpose 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose (v.3) 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Body of the Epistle: Charges\/Punishment Predicted (vv.4–16) 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fallen Angels: Second Example of Punishment (v.6) 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSodom and Gomorrah: Third Example (v.7) 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecond Set of Triple Charges (vv.8–11): Pollution, Rejection of Authority, Slander of Heavenly Beings 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Illustration: The Dispute Between Michael and Satan (v.9) 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Examples of Punishment: Cain, Balaam, and Korah (v.11) 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetaphors of Charges Against the Teachers (vv.12–16) 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrediction of Punishment: Enoch’s Prophecy (vv.14–16) 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExhortations to the Faithful (17–23) 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing Doxology (vv.24–25) 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects in Literature, Culture, and Art: Michael and Satan’s Dispute (v.9) 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Excursus: Jude’s Role in the Reception History of Enoch 200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnoch in the Early Church 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects in Literature, Culture, and Art: The Fallen Angels, Jude 6; 2 Peter 2:4 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Greetings and the Bases for Certainty (2 Peter 1) 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreetings: Authorship, Authenticity, and Authority (1:1–2) 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Basis for Certainty and Peter’s Response: Participation in the Divine Nature (1:4–11) 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Salvation Be Lost? (vv.10–11) 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Grounds for Certainty: Eyewitness Testimony (1:12–15) 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven More Grounds for Certainty: The Nature of Prophecy and the Inspiration of Scripture (1:16–21) 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 The False Teachers and Peter’s Response (2 Peter 2:1–22) 232\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Where is the Promise of His Coming? 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