A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on 1 Peter: Vol.1: Chapters 1-2

INTRODUCTION
Text of 1 Peter
Greek Manuscript Evidence
Patristic Citations
Ancient Versions
Genre, Literary Integrity, and Structure
Genre and Literary Integrity of 1 Peter
Structure of 1 Peter
Sources, Traditions, and Affinities
Old Testament/Jewish Scriptures and Traditions
Jesus-Traditions and Gospel Materials
Pauline Traditions
Other New Testament/Early Christian Traditions
Early Citations, Canonicity, and the Catholic Epistles
Early Citations of 1 Peter
The Canonicity of 1 Peter
1 Peter among the Catholic Epistles
Date of 1 Peter
Establishing the Terminus ad quem
Establishing the Terminus a quo
Authorship of 1 Peter
1 Peter was Composed Directly by the Apostle Peter
1 Peter was Composed by Peter through an Amanuensis
1 Peter was the Product of a Petrine Circle
1 Peter was Composed Pseudonymously
Excursus: Pseudonymity in Early Christianity
and 1 Peter
Place of Origin
Babylon as a Literal Location
Babylon as a Metaphorical Location
Babylon as a Device of Pseudonymity
Babylon as a Spatial Representation
Recipients of 1 Peter
Geographical Location
Ethno-Religious Identity
Socio-Economic Status
Socio-Political Identity
Socio-Historical Context
Forms of Suffering in 1 Peter
Causes of Suffering in 1 Peter
Modern Perceptions of Suffering in 1 Peter
Theology, Message, and Strategy of 1 Peter
Between Conformity and Resistance:
The Depiction of God the Father, Christ, and Spirit
The Letter's Social Stance
Suffering, Estrangement, and Hope:
The Letter's Strategy
The Impact and Influence of 1 Peter
COMMENTARY
INSCRIPTIO/SUBSCRIPTIO
EPISTOLARY PRESCRIPT:
IDENTIFICATION OF AUTHOR/ADDRESSEES
AND OPENING GREETINGS (1.1-2)
OPENING BLESSING:
GOD'S GLORIOUS SALVATION (1.3-12)
1.3-5 Blessing of God for a New Birth
1.6-9 Trials, Trust, and Future Joy
1.10-12 Prophecy Concerning Christ
and the Salvation Now Announced
FIRST MAJOR SECTION OF THE LETTER-BODY
(1.13-2.10)
A CALL FOR HOPE, HOLINESS, AND LOVE (1.13-25)
1.13-16
A Call to Holiness-
Excursus: Imperatival Participles in 1 Peter
1.17-21
A Note of Warning and a Reminder
of Their Costly Redemption
1.22-25
A Call to Love based on Rebirth
from Divine Seed
AN EXHORTATION TO CRAVE SPIRITUAL
FOOD FOR GROWTH (2.1-3)
CHRIST THE CHOSEN CORNERSTONE
AND THE COMMUNITY AS A CHOSEN PEOPLE (2.4-10)
Excursus: The Quotation of 'Stone' Texts
(LXX Isa 8.14; 28.16; Ps 117.22)
SECOND MAJOR SECTION OF THE LETTER-BODY
(2.11-4.11)
EXHORTATION TO GOOD CONDUCT
WHILE LIVING AS STRANGERS (2.11-12)
Excursus: 'Doing Good' and the Strategy of 1 Peter
SUBMISSION AND FREEDOM WITHIN
THE STRUCTURES OF IMPERIAL POWER (2.13-17)
INSTRUCTIONS TO SLAVES THROUGH
AN APPEAL TO THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (2.18-25)