Letters to the church video lectures : a survey of Hebrews and the General Epistles: a complete course for the beginner / Karen H. Jobes.

Letters to the Church Video Lectures features 14 lessons (on 2 DVDs), introducing the cultural and theological background of Hebrews and the general epistles. A companion to the textbook Letters to the Church by respected New Testament scholar Karen H. Jobes, these lectures cover the historical background of each book focusing on authorship, genre, date, and content as well as an exploration of the major themes in each book. The lectures address issues of historical relevance and also unlock these ancient scriptural books for Christian faith and practice today.

Useful for formal students and laypeople alike, Letters to the Church Video Lectures provide an accessible study tool for anyone wanting to better understand Hebrews and the general epistles.

"Respected New Testament scholar Karen Jobes explores the cultural and theological background of Hebrews and the general epistles (James through Jude) in this rich commentary. Writing from an evangelical perspective, Jobes addresses issues of historical relevance as well as how these ancient books connect with Christian faith and practice today. Letters to the Church includes: historical background for each book focusing on authorship, genre, date, and content; an exploration of the major themes in each book and detailed commentary on key passages; boxes with chapter goals, outlines, challenges, and significant verses; sidebars addressing difficult passages or ideas; maps, photographs, charts, and definitions; questions for discussion, reflection, and testing; a comparison of the teachings about Christ in each of the letters. Pastors, professors, students, and laypeople interested in deeper biblical study will find this an invaluable resource that offers well-researched commentary in an accessible, spiritually meaningful form" -- Publisher description.