__Critically Acclaimed Commentaries from Today's Top Scholars__   
In this addition to the projected eighteen-volume Paideia commentary series, respected New Testament scholar George Parsenios examines cultural context and theological meaning in First, Second, and Third John.  
  
Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by:  
  
• Attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs  
• Showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits  
• Commenting on the final, canonical form of each New Testament book  
• Focusing on the cultural, literary, and theological settings of the text  
• Making judicious use of photos and sidebars in a reader-friendly format  
  
"Amid a crowded field of commentaries on the Letters of John, this volume is perhaps first among its peers. At once accessible, thorough, and conversant with the intricacies of the Greek text, Parsenios provides both scholar and preacher with enormously valuable insights. This may just become the first commentary many will reach for when working in these short letters."  
--__Gary M. Burge__, Calvin Theological Seminary  
  
"This concise and able mid-range interaction with John's letters draws on rich resources--ancient Greco-Roman backgrounds, patristic commentators, medieval art, and modern scholarship like that of Raymond Brown and Judith Lieu. John's letters are seen as a coherent literary development of themes laid down earlier in the Fourth Gospel. Parsenios's creative exposition will stimulate fresh reflection on these letters' literary strategy and on the characteristics of faithful fellowship in the Johannine tradition of 'christomorphic life.'"  
--__Robert W. Yarbrough__, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri  
  
"Parsenios's years of scholarship on the Gospel of John pay dividends in this exciting new commentary on First, Second, and Third John. Parsenios has seamlessly integrated insights from ancient rhetorical handbooks, patristic interpretation, and modern scholarship. The analysis is clear and compelling, and a wealth of information is communicated in a clear and engaging manner. In short, Parsenios's commentary on the Johannine Epistles is an admirable addition to the Paideia series, and the first place students of these beguiling letters should now turn."  
--__Jeremy F. Hultin__, Union Theological Seminary

__George L. Parsenios__ (PhD, Yale University) is dean and professor of New Testament at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. He has written two books and several articles on the Johannine literature.

In this addition to the well-received Paideia series, a respected New Testament scholar examines cultural context and theological meaning in First, Second, and Third John. Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs, showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits, and making judicious use of maps, photos, and sidebars in a reader-friendly format.

A respected New Testament scholar offers a practical commentary on First, Second, and Third John.

This eBook offers a scholarly examination of First, Second, and Third John, focusing on cultural context and theological insights. Ideal for students and pastors seeking in-depth understanding.

\["For Christians wanting deeper understanding of scripture", "Unlocks the meaning behind First, Second, and Third John", "You will enhance your faith and biblical knowledge easily"\]

This insightful eBook explores the depth of First, Second, and Third John with cultural context and theological insights.

Parsenios, George L.

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

List of Figures and Tables

Foreword

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction to the Letters of John

1 John 1:1–4 Introductory Prologue

1 John 1:5–2:11 The Light and the Darkness

1 John 2:12–3:10 Who Are the Children of God?

1 John 3:11–4:21 Love for God, Love for One Another

1 John 5:1–21 Testimony and Witnesses

2 John A Letter to the Elect Lady

3 John A Letter to the Beloved Gaius

Bibliography

Index of Subjects

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Scripture and Ancient Sources

Back Cover

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First, Second, and Third John (Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament) [eBook]

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