Sheffield New Testament Guides: 2 Peter and Jude

by Jonathan Knight

Publisher:

Sheffield Academic Press

, 1995

Overview

Dr. Knight covers both of these letters because he believes there is a close association between them. He suggests that the author of 2 Peter, in fact, makes use of Jude to frame his response to the false teachers 2 Peter 3:1. Knight begins, therefore, with a detailed explanation of the content in Jude before embarking on 2 Peter. The guide concludes with a look at the influence of these two letters on early Christianity, especially with regard to eschatological hope. This is why 2 Peter confronts early Christian skepticism about the imminent return of Jesus.

Product Details

• Title: Sheffield New Testament Guides: 2 Peter and Jude
• Author: Jonathan Knight
• Publisher: Sheffield
• Publication Date: 1995
• Pages: 89

About Jonathan Knight

Jonathan Knight is Research Fellow of the Katie Wheeler Trust. Previous appointments include Lecturer and Research Fellow in Biblical Studies at Sheffield University, Chaplain and Research Assistant to Stephen Sykes and Chaplain of Worcester College, Oxford. He is the author of Jesus: An Historical and Theological Investigation, Luke’s Gospel and The Ascension of Isaiah.