02349cam a22002893u 4500 8372 UtSlPG 20260610133220.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BS The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 72: Jude : The Challoner Revision Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-06-01 This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome "The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 72: Jude" is a religious text that forms part of the Christian Bible, specifically the New Testament. It is attributed to Jude, who is identified as one of the twelve apostles and the brother of St. James. This book likely dates from the early Christian period, around the 1st century AD, a time when the foundational beliefs and teachings of Christianity were being established and disseminated. The primary topic of this epistle revolves around urging believers to uphold their faith against heretical teachings and immoral practices. In this epistle, Jude addresses the early Christian community, warning them against false teachers who have infiltrated their ranks. He describes these heretics using vivid imagery, drawing parallels to famous biblical figures such as Cain and Balaam, emphasizing their destructive ways. Jude encourages his readers to remain steadfast in their beliefs and to contend earnestly for the faith that was originally delivered to them. He highlights the importance of maintaining moral integrity and spiritual vigilance, ultimately concluding with a doxology, praising God and urging the faithful to seek His protection against sin. The epistle serves both as a cautionary message and a source of encouragement for believers to perseverance in their faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bible. Jude https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8372 50354 50354