1 Peter: A Handbook on the Greek Text
Overview
In his analysis of the Greek text of 1 Peter, Mark Dubis provides students with an accessible guide through some of the most difficult syntactic challenges of the Greek language. Introducing readers to the most recent developments in grammatical and linguistic scholarship, Dubis includes an overview of Greek word order and the construction of middle voice. In doing so, Dubis helps students internalize the conventions of the Greek language while crafting in students a maturing appetite for future study.
This volume is perfect for students, pastors, scholars, or laity seeking a deeper understanding of the Greek biblical text. What’s more, with Logos, every word is essentially a link! Scripture references are linked directly to the Bibles in your library—both the original language texts and English translations. Double-clicking any word automatically opens your lexicons to the relevant entry, making words instantly accessible. With Logos, you can quickly move from the table of contents to your desired content and search entire volumes and collections by topic, title, or Scripture reference.
- Focuses on the Greek text of 1 Peter
- Addresses text-critical questions
- Emphasizes the importance of understanding the grammar, syntax, and linguistic elements of the Greek language
Top Highlights
“The function of this triplet is, indeed, to add rhetorical emphasis and, further intensified by the alliterative alpha-privative on each term, this triplet serves to emphasize the perfection and eternality of the recipients’ inheritance. If the triplet were collapsed, it could be rendered as ‘absolutely incorruptible.’” (Pages 7–8)
“Ἀποθέμενοι. Aor mid ptc masc nom pl ἀποτίθημι (attendant circumstance, functioning imperativally” (Page 42)
“On the basis of a contractual use of this term in the papyri, many commentators adopt the latter usage (e.g., Dalton 1989, 206–10). Dalton (1989, 207) further comments, ‘there is no example anywhere in the whole range of Greek writing where it [i.e., ἐπερώτημα] means ‘request.’ ’ The parallel use of συνείδησιν ἀγαθήν in verse 16, which refers to believers ongoingly acting in a way that is consistent with their Christian commitments, also supports the meaning ‘pledge.’ Taken this way, baptism is a pledge to maintain behavior that is pleasing to God, which fits the following context of 4:1–3 especially well (Selwyn, 209–10). Thus, it is an expression of the repentance that baptism itself represents.” (Page 127)
“Since the metaphor is concerned more with who the readers are rather than where they are, option (b) is more likely correct (so most commentators). If so, then διασπορᾶς is best taken as an epexegetical genitive.” (Page 2)
“the first of a series of three prepositional phrases in this verse, all of which modify ἐκλεκτοῖς in verse 1” (Page 3)
For 40 years we have been in need of an up-to-date analysis of the grammar and syntax of 1 Peter, and Dubis provides just that. Seminary students will rise up and call this book blessed for a generation. In addition, there’s a rich and surprising interpretive history that is unfolded in this slim, packed volume.
—Scot McKnight, Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies, North Park University
This handbook on 1 Peter deserves comparison with the best of the recent commentaries on that epistle. Mark Dubis has provided students with the tools for evaluating and comparing the exegetical commentaries on which they must rely and will keep commentators honest by reminding them, line by line, of the actual wording and structure of the text.
—Ramsey Michaels, professor emeritus of Religious studies, Southwest Missouri State University
- Title: 1 Peter: A Handbook on the Greek Text
- Author: Mark Dubis
- Series: Baylor Handbook of the Greek New Testament (BHGNT)
- Publisher: Baylor University Press
- Publication Date: 2010
- Pages: 220
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