Synopses & Reviews
Though located in the back part of the New Testament canon, these letters are nonetheless vitally important. As with all of his writings, William Barclay combines both his charm of style and his thoroughgoing scholarship in this volume.
For almost fifty years and for millions of readers, the Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal help for both devotional and serious Bible study. Now, with the release of the New Daily Study Bible, a new generation will appreciate the wisdom of William Barclay. With clarification of less familiar illustrations and inclusion of more contemporary language, the New Daily Study Bible will continue to help individuals and groups discover what the message of the New Testament really means for their lives.
Synopsis
Book Summary: Though located in the back part of the New Testament Canon, these letters are none-the-less vitally important. The Letter of James struggled long to be accepted and Barclay examines the questions of its authorship and dating along with a discussion o its content on personal ethics. Barclay places The First Letter of Peter within its context as a "catholic" or "general" epistle, gives backgrounds into its authorship and audience, and delves its many theological contributions to topics like the role of women. The Second Letter of Peter is primarily a denunciation of heretics and false teachers. As with all of his writings, this volume combines both his charm of style and his thoroughgoing scholarship.
About the Author
William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today. His most popular work, the Daily Study Bible, has been translated into over a dozen languages and has sold more than ten million copies around the world.