| Description |
1 online resource (x, 216 pages) |
| Series |
Biblical interpretation series, 0928-0731 ; v. 76 |
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Biblical interpretation series ; v. 76. 0928-0731
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| Contents |
The making of 1 Peter in light of ancient Graeco-Roman letterwriting and distribution -- Paroikos kai parepidemos : proselyte characterizations in 1 Peter? -- The 'common priesthood' of Philo and 1 Peter : a Philonic yeading of 1 Peter 2:5 & 9 -- The moderate life of the Christian paroikoi : a Philonic reading of 1 Peter 2:11 -- "Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles" (1 Peter 2:12) : assimilation and acculturation in 1 Peter -- Epilogue |
| Summary |
The volume contains five studies that have been written over the last decade; some of them are previously published as articles. The studies focus on the role of Silvanus in the making of the letter, the Christians as paroikoi kai parepidemoi, the issue of being a common priesthood, the psychological and ethical issues contained in 1 Pet 2:11, and the range of acculturation and assimilation argued in the letter |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-203) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Philo, of Alexandria
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Philo, of Alexandria |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Peter, 1st -- Social scientific criticism
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Bible. Peter, 1st fast |
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Bibel Petrusbrief 1. gnd |
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Petrusbrief <I.>. swd |
| Subject |
Strangers in the Bible.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Paul's Letters.
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Social scientific criticism of sacred works
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Strangers in the Bible
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I Petrus (bijbelboek)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781429453561 |
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1429453567 |
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9781433704291 |
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1433704293 |
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