The Eschatology of 1 Peter

Autorentext

Kelly D. Liebengood is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at LeTourneau University, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Global Service learning. He is co-editor, with Bruce W. Longenecker, of Engaging Economics: New Testament Scenarios and Early Christian Reception (2009).

Klappentext

A fresh insight into how Zechariah, through its influence on 1 Peter, shaped the early Church's understanding of Christian discipleship.

Zusammenfassung
Offers fresh insights regarding 1 Peter's theology of Christian suffering, and the way in which Zechariah, through its influence on the author of 1 Peter, has shaped the early Church's understanding of Christian discipleship. An essential resource for those studying the New Testament, Petrine theology and early Christianity.

Inhalt

1. Introduction; 2. The eschatological programme of Zechariah 9-14 and its reception; 3. 1 Peter 2.25 and Zechariah's shepherd-king; 4. 1 Peter's fiery trials and the eschatological programme of Zechariah 9-14; 5. Echoes of Zechariah 9-14 in 1 Peter; 6. Zechariah 9-14 as the substructure of 1 Peter's eschatological programme; 7. Conclusion.