BECNT: 1 - 3 John

Robert Yarbrough, coauthor of the leading New Testament survey text
Encountering the New Testament, here offers a historical and
theological commentary on the Johannine Epistles. The commentary explores the
relationship between John's Epistles and Jesus's work and teaching, interacts
with recent commentaries, reviews the history of interpretation, and seeks to
relate these findings to global Christianity. Yarbrough looks at the Johannine
Epistles from several perspectives - sociological, historical, and theological.
The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings 1-3 John to life for
contemporary readers.'The latest addition to the BECNT series by
Robert Yarbrough is not narrowly exegetical but is intended to help preachers
and general readers apprehend the message of 1-3 John for today. It offers a
meticulously detailed study of the Greek text (including special attention to
textual variants) that will provide students with ample information on every
aspect of the argument of the letters. This commentary well maintains the
standards that we have come to expect from this series.' - I. Howard
Marshall'Yarbrough's fine volume on the Letters of John is a
refreshing and well-crafted commentary that is marked by perceptive theological
exegesis and a sensitivity to the pastoral and social dimensions of these three
New Testament epistles. As he carefully grapples with important and difficult
issues within these texts, Yarbrough draws on a wide range of authors from the
early church to the present. I appreciate his informed discussions of the
meanings and uses of Johannine terms, his overall canonical approach to these
documents in his exegesis, and his concern to address the wider theological
implications of the biblical text. This edifying and stimulating commentary
encourages the reader to approach the text reverently and to respond positively
to the word of God.' - Peter T. O'BrienSeries: Baker Exegetical
Commentary on the New Testament.Recommended € 42,90