Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians, Volume 2 is the third of three volumes extending Ben Witherington's innovative socio-rhetorical analysis of New Testament books to the latter-Pauline and non-Pauline corpora. By dividing the volumes according to the socio-religious contexts for which they were written, Witherington sheds fresh light on the documents, their provenance, character and importance.

Throughout, Witherington shows his thorough knowledge of recent literature on these texts and focuses his attention on the unique insights brought about through socio-rhetorical analysis that either reinforces or corrects those gleaned from other approaches.

"Bridging the Horizons" sections point to the relevance of the text for believers today, making this volume of special value to pastors and general readers as well as to students and scholars.

• Seminary students
• Professors
• Pastors

• Provides commentary from a prominent New Testament scholar
• Offers a fresh look at 1-2 Peter in light of recent study and socio-rhetorical concerns
• Includes "Closer Look" sections that offer indepth looks at controversial issues
• Includes "Bridging the Horizons" sections