Johann Heinrich Heidegger's Introduction to the NT (Epistles)

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What are the best modern commentaries on 3 John?

J.H. Heidegger gives us the best of the older...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: 3 John: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: None separately. REFORMED: Danæus, Daillé, Zanchi. English: Jones, Knewstub, Pococke. LUTHERAN: Beurlin, Lybius, Selnecker. ROMAN CATHOLIC: None separately. ADD the Interpreters of all the Books of the New Testament, and also of the Catholic Epistles, above.

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The Epistle of Jude is small, but full of mysteries.

Let's study Jude together, with J.H. Heidegger as our guide...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Chapter Summary

The Author of the Epistle is the Apostle Jude, not some Bishop of Jerusalem. Grotius’ objections are answered, 1. The authority of the Epistle asserted against ancients hesitating in uncertainty, and the Centuriators, 2. The Inscription, 3. The scope and argument of the Epistle, 4. That it...

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Who wrote the Epistle of Jude? the Apostle? some other?

J.H. Heidegger defends the historical view, and critiques the modern view at its first rising.

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Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Authorship

1. The Author of the Epistle is the Apostle Jude, not some Bishop of Jerusalem. Grotius’ objections are answered. The Author of the Epistle is Ἰούδας, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ δοῦλος, ἀδελφὸς δὲ Ἰακώβου, Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, but brother of James, namely, the son of Alphæus,[1] verse 1. But...

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Some have denied the canonical authority of Jude.

J.H. Heidegger defends the Epistle against opponents, ancient and modern...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Authority of the Epistle

2. The authority of the Epistle asserted against ancients hesitating in uncertainty, and the Centuriators. Eusebius in his Historia Ecclesiastica, book VI, section 12, and Jerome in his catalogue, relate that there was of old opposition to this Epistle. Eusebius acknowledges that this is...

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To whom was Jude's Epistle written?

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Recipients

3. The Inscription. Now, Jude wrote τοῖς ἐν Θεῷ Πατρὶ ἡγιασμένοις, καὶ Ἰησοῦ Χριστῷ τετηρημένοις, κλητοῖς, to those sanctified in God the Father, and preserved by Jesus Christ, and called, verse 1. Undoubtedly are understood all believers of the Jews and Gentiles, called to the communion of...

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What is the Epistle of Jude about?

J.H. Heidegger summarizes it for us in 3 sentences! Valuable!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Argument of the Epistle

4. The scope and argument of the Epistle. It was his purpose to write to those called περὶ τῆς κοινῆς σωτηρίας, concerning the common salvation, and to exhort them ἐπαγωνίζεσθαι τῇ ἅπαξ παραδοθείσῃ τοῖς ἁγίοις πίστει, to contend earnestly for the faith which was once delivered to the saints...

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When was the Epistle of Jude written?

J.H. Heidegger defends Apostolic authorship, but nevertheless a comparatively late date...

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Time of Writing

5. That it was written comparatively late, is proven. That this Epistle was written quite late, is hardly able to be doubted. He certainly wrote after Peter, of whose words, by the same Spirit with which he was inspired, he generally makes use, in such a way that this Epistle is held by some...

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Less familiar with Jude?

J.H. Heidegger's outline can help!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Detailed Outline

6. There are three parts: I. A preface (Jude 1, 2). II. The body, containing an exhortation to contend for the faith once delivered (Jude 3-23). III. The Epilogue (Jude 24, 25). Interpreters of the Epistle, Ancient, Reformed, Lutheran, Roman Catholic; and also a Synoptic Table. The...

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Unfamiliar with Jude?

J.H. Heidegger provides us with a brief outline that can be memorized in minutes!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Synoptic Outline

The parts: I. Preface, verses 1-2. II. The discussion, that is, an exhortation to contend for the faith once delivered, verses 3-23. III. The Epilogue, or Doxology, verses 24, 25.

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Get and read old William Jenkyn's commentary on Jude (recently reprinted)! You will not be disappointed!

Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Jude: Interpreters

HOLY FATHERS: Ambrose, Clement of Alexandria. REFORMED: Danæus, Johannes Huldricus, Junius, Pareus, Sibelius.[1] English: Dickson, Jenkyn,[2] Manton, Otes, Perkins, Turnbull, Willet, Broughton.[3] LUTHERAN: Kirstenius, Luther, Pelargus, Rostius. ROMAN CATHOLIC: Aubertus, Boulducus,[4]...

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J.H. Heidegger's Introduction to the General Epistles of the New Testament is now available in its entirety! free and online!

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