James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude

Offering spiritual and intellectual sustenance to contemporary readers, this commentary edited by Gerald Bray highlights what the early church fathers found in James, the Peters, John and Jude--sound counsel for the faithful in the cosmic struggle between good and evil.

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Helps Christians examine and appreciate what the writers of an earlier time, many of whom have been canonized by the tradition of the church, had to say about the seven Catholic, or General, Epistles. Entries on writings overview patristic comments, provide specific comments on specific passages, and give information on title of the patristic work and the textual reference. This work is part of a 27-volume series offering contemporary readers an opportunity to study for themselves the key writings of the early church fathers. Bray teaches Anglican studies at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Gerald L. Bray (Ph.D., La Sorbonne) is a professor at Beeson Divinity School of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and director of research at Latimer Trust. He has written and edited a number of books on different theological subjects. A priest of the Church of England, Bray has also edited the post-Reformation Anglican canons.