Peter Leithart's commentary on 1 - 3 John is the latest entry in The Through New Eyes Bible Commentary Series.
John, in his epistles, is continu...
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Aug 04, 2011
Review of Behind the Veil
This is Peter Leithart’s long-awaited commentary on the epistles of John. It follows the examples of the earlier commentaries (of admittedly unequal value) in the Through New Eyes series. The series’ strength is seeing the rich and complex intertextual connections throughout Scripture (in other words, Leithart and Co., come to the obvious conclusion that each paragraph in the English translations of Scripture is not reducible to “3 points and a poem”). The series’ wea More...
This is Peter Leithart’s long-awaited commentary on the epistles of John. It follows the examples of the earlier commentaries (of admittedly unequal value) in the Through New Eyes series. The series’ strength is seeing the rich and complex intertextual connections throughout Scripture (in other words, Leithart and Co., come to the obvious conclusion that each paragraph in the English translations of Scripture is not reducible to “3 points and a poem”). The series’ wea More...
May 18, 2010
Douglas
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As usual - Leithart brings to light what would otherwise remain in obscurity in the scriptures. With his ability to interpret scripture with scripture, and an uncommon sensitivity to how the ancient texts of the Bible are to be made relevant to today - From Behind the Veil is a tremendous resource.
What I particularly like is the way he first addresses textual, structural and linguistic analysis and then uses those insights in applying the text to our contemporary living.
What I particularly like is the way he first addresses textual, structural and linguistic analysis and then uses those insights in applying the text to our contemporary living.
Nov 06, 2009
A. T.
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Really, really good. Leithart's exegesis is, as always, stellar. But most facinating for myself was his argument that 1-3 John is not refuting the gnostic heresy - at least, not as we would think of it. He argues, I think convincingly, that gnosticism began primarily as a Judaic reaction against Christian theology. Thus, he finds that Cerinthus, the gnostic leader bothering the Churches John's epistles are addressed to, is a gnostic Judiazer. Great stuff.
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Dec 17, 2011
Matt
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This is an excellent introduction to the sometimes confusing epistles of John. It does come from an orthodox preterist perspective but it greatly benefited me when I preached through those books.
Dec 28, 2009
Jerry
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Concise, profound, typical of Leithart, this is the sort of commentary you love to read right through. Particularly helpful is his discussion of gnosticism at the beginning of the book.
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Aug 28, 2010
Chris
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Took my adult Sunday School class through this book over the last six months. Excellent study!
Dec 31, 2010
Mark
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Once again, Dr Leithart produces a commentary that is new material on an "old" subject. He develops a theme where the end times are not the end of the world, but rather the end of the Jewish world (Old Covenant). This alone is worth the price of the book.
May 01, 2010
Lynnanddeana
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A good on how to know the you are born again of God. First what you believe about Jesus and the second is your love for your brothers in Christ. To fail in one or the other is as John says is not to love God
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