| Authorship |
Traditionally attributed to Jude, the brother of James and Jesus (Jude 1:1). |
| Date of Writing |
Likely written between 65-80 AD, although exact dating remains uncertain. |
| Audience |
Primarily Jewish Christians, given the familiarity with Jewish history and traditions in the text. |
| Purpose |
To warn against false teachers and to encourage believers to contend for the faith. |
| Key Themes |
Apostasy, false teachers, judgment, and the need to contend for the faith. |
| Literary Genre |
Epistle or letter, specifically a form of Jewish-Christian paraenesis (exhortatory letter). |
| Historical Background |
Written in a time when the early church was facing internal and external challenges, including heresies and moral decay among some leaders and members. |
| Unique Features |
The use of apocryphal references such as the Assumption of Moses and the Book of Enoch. |
| Main Message |
Jude urges his readers to remain steadfast in their faith and to remember that judgment awaits those who lead others astray. |
| Ecclesiastical Role |
Recognized as part of the canonical New Testament writings, providing guidance on maintaining doctrinal purity and moral integrity. |
