In this addition to the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT), respected New Testament scholar and teacher Gene Green offers a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on the books of Jude and 2 Peter. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter–by–chapter exegesis, Green leads readers through the sociological, historical, and theological aspects of these New Testament books.

As with all BECNT volumes, Jude and 2 Peter features the author’s detailed interaction with the Greek text. This commentary admirably achieves the dual aims of the series—academic sophistication and pastoral sensitivity and accessibility—making it a useful tool for professors, students, pastors, and church leaders. The user–friendly design includes shaded chapter introductions summarizing the key themes of each thought unit and concluding text–critical notes.

 

About the Series:

The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) series provides commentaries that blend scholarly depth with readability, exegetical detail with sensitivity to the whole, and attention to critical problems with theological relevance.:

• All volumes feature the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and are specifically designed with students and pastors in mind.
• The biblical author's central themes are developed throughout with each exegetical unit being related to the overall development of the biblical book.
• The user-friendly design includes shaded-text chapter introductions summarizing the key themes of each thought unit.
• Chapter outlines and overviews allow easy entry into the discussion and aid comprehension and recall.
• Additional notes comment on unique aspects of a book, problem passages, textual variants, and other critical issues.

With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, these commentaries will be valued by students, professors, and pastors alike.

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