Bible Survey Video Series: 1 Peter
Publisher:
, 2021
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Overview
This short course explores the biblical book of 1 Peter, giving particular attention to its historical setting and culture. The strategy for discussing the book centers upon reading the New Testament letter as it would have sounded to a first-century audience. In addition to providing an overview of the book, the course discusses topics such as authorship, audience, theology, major themes, presenting problems, and pastoral strategies in depth.
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
- Understand the pastoral goals and strategies for 1 Peter
- Explain controversies concerning authorship, pseudonymity, and authority of the letter
- Describe important first-century cultural practices such as honor, and shame
- Draw nearer to Jesus as you explore New Testament Christology
- Understand the challenges first-century Christians faced when they rejected their pagan roots
- Evaluate your own conduct and attitudes as Peter speaks to you from the ancient past
1 Peter
- 1. The Pastoral Challenge of 1 Peter
- 2. Who Wrote 1 Peter and When?
- 3. Peter’s Pastoral Response and Rhetorical Strategy
- 4. Reinterpreting Experiences of Suffering
- 5. Redefining the “Real” Challenge
- 6. Shaping Relationships with Outsiders and Insiders
- 1 Peter Quiz
Course Quiz
- An objective exam will consist of multiple-choice and true or false questions. Use of a Bible or any other tool is not permitted for objective exams.
- Title: Bible Survey Video Series: 1 Peter
- Instructor: David A. deSilva
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2021
- Product Type: Logos Mobile Education
- Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts and video resources
- Courses: 1
- Video Hours: .75
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Dr. David A. deSilva is the trustees’ distinguished professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1995. He’s written over 20 books in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism and is a leading expert on the cultural world of the New Testament.
