Epistle of Jude

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A mosaic of Jude in St. Peter's Basilica

The Epistle of Jude is the twenty-fifth book of the New Testament (NT). It is often called "the most neglected book" in the NT.[1][2] This is attributed[3] to several reasons:

  • its size (25 verses) - with Philemon and 2 and 3 John it is one of the smallest books of the NT
  • its content - it contains puzzling references which are not clearly explained, eg Archangel Michael arguing with Satan over the body of Moses; references to "the sons of Korah" and angels imprisoned in dungeons
  • it references the Apocrypha
  • it has a noticeably severe tone, often interpreted as intolerant

Overall, the text is a warning to its recipients against teachers promoting doctrines leading to immorality. It is most well-known for its "majestic closing doxology":[4] "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen." (Jude 1:24-25)

Language

"The vocabulary of Jude proves that the author was a Jew, saturated with the Old Testament, using Hebraisms, yet acquainted with the koine dialektos - the "common dialect". Thirteen words found in Jude do not occur elsewhere in the New Testament. Some words of the new Christian dialect appear in Jude as well as in the Pauline Epistles, but literary affinity or direct quotation cannot be proved. The style, although sometimes poetical, always evinces the severe and authoritative tone of a man of Apostolic rank, held in high honour."[5]

Author

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References

  1. ↑ Rowston, Douglas J. The Most Neglected Book In The New Testament NTS (1975)
  2. ↑ Ritenbaugh, Richard Keeping The Faith! CGG. Accessed 16 march 2008
  3. ↑ Pawson, J. David Unlocking The Bible pp.1194-1195 (London, Collins; 2003) ISBN 978 0 00 716666 4
  4. ↑ Jude United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Accessed 16 March 2008
  5. ↑ "Vocabulary and style" Epistle of St. Jude Catholic Encyclopedia. Accessed 16 March 2008
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