1 Peter (New Cambridge Bible Commentary)

by Ruth Anne Reese

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

, 2022

Overview

In this commentary, Ruth Anne Reese offers a multi-disciplinary study of 1 Peter that builds on contemporary scholarship and research methods. She explores the relationship of the letter to the Old Testament, as reflected in the themes of exodus, exile, suffering, and glory. Integrating sociological analysis, she offers insights into the social situation of the letter's audience that have grown out of post-colonial and empire criticism. Reese also explores the themes of majority-minority relationships, non-retaliation, and ethical living. Her study reveals a more subversive character to 1 Peter than is often posited. Written in an accessible style, Reese's commentary provides overviews of important scholarly questions and points readers to a range of potential answers to those questions. It also features a 'Closer Look' section on a significant topic in each passage, as well as 'Bridging the Horizon' sections that connect the ancient context of 1 Peter with the contemporary world.

Key Features

• Provides insights into the social situation of the letter's audience
• Explores the relationship of the letter to the Old Testament, as reflected in the themes of exodus, exile, suffering, and glory
• Offers a multi-disciplinary study of 1 Peter that builds on contemporary scholarship and research methods

Product Details

• Title: 1 Peter (New Cambridge Bible Commentary)
• Author: Ruth Anne Reese
• Series: New Cambridge Bible Commentary
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Pages: 342
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:NCAMBC81PE1
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-07T16:05:38Z

About Ruth Anne Reese

She received a B.A. from Biola University, 1991; and a Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield, 1996. Dr. Reese has written several books, including 2 Peter and Jude (Two Horizons Commentary, Eerdmanhs, 2007). She is involved as a layperson at Apostle’s Anglican Church in Lexington, Ky. She teaches, serves as Chalice Bearer, prayer team member, Lector and coordinates the church’s ongoing relationship with its diocese in Uganda. Dr. Reese is married to Alfred Haase and they have one son.