The First Letter of Peter: A Commentary on the Greek Text

by Reinhard Feldmeier, Peter the Apostle

The New Testament book known as The First Letter of Peter describes how Christians should relate to the world. Specifically, it suggests how Christians should define themselves against a powerful and sometimes hostile culture. Written to first-century Christians in Asia Minor who were suffering from religious persecution, this letter brings Biblical and extra-Biblical traditions together to forge an original and unique pastoral strategy. At the same time, in its depiction of practical piety, the letter is an impressive display of early Christian theology. Here, one of the world's authorities on Peter provides a verse by verse interpretation of First Peter that is both highly readable and deeply informed.

-- "Expository Times"

339 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2008

Reviews

[Caleb Rolling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feldmeier's commentary on the Greek text of 1 Peter is a strong guide to an oft-overlooked letter. Feldmeier gets to the heart of the matter quickly; he doesn't get bogged down by commenting on the commentaries but refers readers to others in the section-by-section bibliographies (mostly consisting of German-language sources) and footnotes. A particular highlight of the commentary is the many excurses throughout on various themes, terms, or background info, which often lead to poignant and insightful theological reflection.