1 Peter is a significant letter, seen by many scholars to be an ecumenical bridge and anchor. It is first and foremost about the transformative joy of faith in Jesus Christ.
This commentary offers a close reading of the text from beginning to end, drawing on a multiplicity of voices and engaging in a number of foundational themes for the Christian community according to the apostolic author: hope, holiness, suffering, joy, witness, hospitality, exile, resurrection, leadership. Tackling the themes raised by the epistle including slavery, exile and refugees, patriarchy, hierarchy, oppression, gender justice, and the risk of hospitality, the book engages with these topics not only through commentary, but also through short excursuses which draw the reader more deeply into some of the difficult questions.
Designed as the official commentary resource for the Lambeth Conference in 2020, and structured around the themes of the conference, the book offers a unique range of perspectives on an oft-overlooked epistle. With contributions from an impressive range of scholars including Paula Gooder, Emma Ineson, Paul Swarup, Musa Dube, Craig Keener, and Kwok Pui Lan, it will provide an important resource for anyone studying, teaching, or preaching from the letter.
1 Peter is a significant letter, seen by many scholars to be an ecumenical bridge and anchor. It is first and foremost about the transformative joy of faith in Jesus Christ.
This commentary offers a close reading of the text from beginning to end, drawing on a multiplicity of voices and engaging in a number of foundational themes for the Christian community according to the apostolic author: hope, holiness, suffering, joy, witness, hospitality, exile, resurrection, leadership. Tackling the themes raised by the epistle including slavery, exile and refugees, patriarchy, hierarchy, oppression, gender justice, and the risk of hospitality, the book engages with these topics not only through commentary, but also through short excursuses which draw the reader more deeply into some of the difficult questions.
Designed as the official commentary resource for the Lambeth Conference in 2020, and structured around the themes of the conference, the book offers a unique range of perspectives on an oft-overlooked epistle. With contributions from an impressive range of scholars including Paula Gooder, Emma Ineson, Paul Swarup, Musa Dube, Craig Keener, and Kwok Pui Lan, it will provide an important resource for anyone studying, teaching, or preaching from the letter.
The Revd Dr Jenn Strawbridge is Associate Professor of New Testament, Oxford and G.B. Caird Fellow in Theology at Mansfield College.
"As we focus on the theme ‘God’s Church for God’s World’ in Lambeth
2020 it is God’s Word that directs and informs the Church how to
live in the World. The Global Commentary on 1 Peter is a tapestry
of the foundational themes for the Christian Community of a living
hope, holiness, witness, suffering, joy, hospitality, exile,
leadership, resistance and resilience and the resurrection. The
commentary reminds us that the vocation, the call, of all is to
holiness and to God. I strongly commend it to God’s Church as we
engage with God’s World."
*The Most Rev. P.K Samantaroy, Bishop of Amritsar and Former
Moderator, Church of North India*
“The authors of this commentary have produced a volume that is a
pleasure to commend. I invite you to join them on a journey that
re-orientates us towards persevering hope, a loving holiness and
Christ exalting joy.”
*The Rt Revd & Rt Hon Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London*
“These commentaries, reflecting a rich diversity of voices in the
Anglican Communion, give us eye-opening, hope-filled and
transforming perspectives on Peter. A must-read for parish study
groups and individuals for Lent.”
*The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town*
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