A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on 1 Peter: Vol.1: Chapters 1-2
- London T & T Clark 2023
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- The International Critical Commentary .
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)