First and Second Peter, Jude (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture) by Daniel A. Keating

Author:Daniel A. Keating [Keating, Daniel A.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Commentary–New Testament, REL006070, REL006100, REL010000
ISBN: 9781441235640
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2011-11-01T04:00:00+00:00

Introduction to 2 Peter

Second Peter is a fascinating and inspiring letter—it brims with interesting and unique passages—yet it is among the most neglected writings in the New Testament. This is nothing new. From its origin 2 Peter struggled for acceptance in the apostolic †canon. Though there are indications that 2 Peter was known and used in the second century, it was only in the third century that it began to be cited and not until the late fourth century that it was widely accepted as part of canonical Scripture.[136] Even today some prominent Christian scholars find fault with 2 Peter and consider it unworthy of a place in the Church’s canon.[137] But these charges are unfounded. As Richard Bauckham concludes, “What the church actually recognized in 2 Peter was its apostolic content. . . . There is no reason why 2 Peter should not hold an honorable place in the canon of Scripture.”[138] With confidence that 2 Peter is both †inspired and inspiring, I will attempt in this commentary to unearth the treasures it contains and to show its significance for the life of the Church today.

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