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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[David Fry · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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