1 Peter: A Commentary

by Craig S. Keener

Leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener, one of the most trusted exegetes working today, is widely respected for his thorough research, sound judgments, and knowledge of ancient sources. His four-volume magnum opus on Acts has received high praise from all quarters. This commentary on 1 Peter features Keener's meticulous and comprehensive research and offers a wealth of fresh insights. It will benefit students, pastors, and church leaders alike.

Genres: Theology

656 pages, Hardcover

Published June 15, 2021

About the author

Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the author of many books, including Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts, the bestseller The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament, The Historical Jesus of the Gospels, Gift and Giver, and commentaries on Matthew, John, Romans, 1–2 Corinthians, and Revelation.

Reviews

[Jonah Hill]

I think Keener is really a robot, and not a man. He has such a gift for understanding and presenting primary source material from early/classical Greek and Roman authors.
If you are Reformed, this is not going to be in your top 5 as a theological commentary on 1 Peter. But as a commentary that is absolutely indispensable for providing historical/societal/contextual background, I don’t think there is another commentary like it available. So in my estimation, it is worth having and reading.

[Jess Alex]

Difficile à avoir un avis tranché. Tout dépend de ce qui est recherché

Une base de données où chaque terme est expliqué, remis dans le contexte de l'usage de l'époque ? C'est le livre qu'il vous faut.

Une encyclopédie des références et interactions avec les contextes du premier siècle, qu'ils soient juifs, grec ou romain ? C'est le livre qu'il vous faut , d'autant plus que ici Keener ne se contente pas de donner les références mais il cite les textes dans son livre ! Vous avez tout sous les yeux .

Un compagnon avec qui lire 1 Pierre pour mieux comprendre ce texte ? Ce ne sera pas mon premier choix. Keener commente certes mais beaucoup moins qu'il n'informe.

Pour quiconque souhaitant préparer une étude sur 1 Pierre une banque de données indispensable mais à compléter avec un autre commentaire.

[David Fry]

413 pages of actual commentary. It was insightful and well footnoted for further study. The "closer look" notes were beneficial, especially with their historical connections.

[Glenn Crouch]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this recent commentary on 1 Peter. The Author does a marvellous job on filling in background / cultural information whilst presenting quite a readable commentary. It is always good to find a commentary that is difficult to put down, whilst also being a good reference / resource.

This makes me even more keen to get a good bargain on the author’s multi-volume work on Acts ;-)

Highly recommended - and accessible to both those new to commentaries and who have been reading them for decades (as I have).

[Caleb]

Excellent commentary on 1 Peter. Significant emphasis on cultural background and the precedent for various concepts in primary sources.