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.
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.
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
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