1 Peter (Two Horizons New Testament Commentary)

Even though the letter of 1áPeter has sometimes been overshadowed by Pauls many New Testament letters it is nonetheless distinctive for the clarity with which it presents the Christian message. In this volume Joel Green offers a clear paragraph-by-paragraph analysis of 1áPeter and even more unpacks the letters theology in ways that go beyond the typical modern commentary.. Following Greens paragraph-by-paragraph commentary is an extended discussion of the theological horizons of 1 Peter. Throughout his study Green brings the message of 1 Peter into conversation with Christian theologians -- ancient and contemporary -- so that the challenge of this letter for Christian faithfulness can be heard more clearly today.