
CHRISTIAN BOOKS
1 Peter: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
AUTHOR
John H. Elliott
PUBLISHING FORMAT
9.03 x 5.96 x 2.04 inches
NUMBER OF PAGES
956 pages
YEAR OF ISSUE
April 17, 2001
ISBN
0300139918
COVER
Hardcover, Paperback
Sypnosis
The significance of the First Letter of Peter for the formation of Christianity stands in sharp contrast to its brevity. John H. Elliott, a leading authority on this letter, brings its significance to life in this magnificent addition to the renowned Anchor Bible Commentaries. Elliott sets the letter into context, covering its literary, historical, theological, and linguistic elements. In detailed, accessible discussions, he draws on the latest research to illuminate the social and cultural influences on the Church in its initial years. Treating such important Petrine concerns as living honorably in a hostile society, finding meaning in suffering, and resisting social assimilation as the elect and holy family of God, the translation, notes, and commentary in this volume will help readers appreciate the powerful and enduring message of this fascinating letter.