The epistle known as 2 Peterincorporates almost all of the second-century Epistle of Jude, although Burton L. Mack (Who Wrote the New Testament) points out that some stylistic features of 2 Peter temper Jude's rough priggery and the mythology is not quite as offensive as in the Epistle of Jude.
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2 Peter and Jude are similar in that they both address false teachers and the importance of holding fast to the true faith. Both letters also draw on Old Testament stories and imagery to illustrate their points. Additionally, both letters emphasize the need for believers to stand firm in the face of opposition and to remain faithful to God.
It is clear from the context of the material that both 1 Peter and 2 Peter were written during the second century. Further evidence of the late date of 2 Peter is that it incorporates, as a block, almost all of the Epistle of Jude, clearly a second century composition.
James, John, Jude, Peter
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Saint Jude's full name is Saint Jude Thaddeus.
The eight general epistles are: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude, and Hebrews.