Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: 1 Peter

by M. Eugene Boring

Book Overview

Identifying the theme of 1 Peter as how the church is to witness responsibly in a non-Christian world, Boring emphasizes the necessity of a sympathetic historical understanding of those parts of the letter that collide with modern cultural values and understandings of what Christian commitment and theology require. He gives special attention, as well, to the narrative world within which this ancient writer operated, and to the strong affirmation of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687058546
• ISBN13: 9780687058549
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"