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1 Peter

Bibliographies

Book or monograph Anthony Casurella, Bibliography of Literature on First Peter. Leiden: E J Brill, 1996. Hbk. ISBN: 9004104887. pp.192.
On-line Resource Donald Guthrie, "Recent Literature on the Petrine Epistles," Themelios 1.1 (Oct. 1962): 13-23.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by kind permission of the copyright holder]
On-line Resource Dennis Sylva, "A 1 Peter bibliography," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 25.1 (March 1982): 75-89.View in PDF format pdf

Introductions

Book or monograph Oscar Cullmann, Peter: Disciple, Apostle, Martyr, 2nd edn. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1962.
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly David G. Horrell, 1 Peter. New Testament GuidesDavid G. Horrell, 1 Peter. New Testament Guides. London: Bloombury Publishing, 2008. ISBN: 9780567517234. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Jonathan Knight, 2 Peter and Jude. New Testament GuidesJonathan Knight, 2 Peter and Jude. New Testament Guides. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 1995. ISBN: 9780567350787. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource James Alexander M'Clymont, The New Testament and Its Writers. Being an Introduction to the Books of the New TestamentJames Alexander M'Clymont [1848-1927], The New Testament and Its Writers. Being an Introduction to the Books of the New Testament. London: Adam & Charles Black, 1893. Hbk. pp.288. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Alan Hugh McNeile [1871-1933], An Introduction to the Study of the New TestamentAlan Hugh McNeile [1871-1933], An Introduction to the Study of the New Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1927. Hbk. pp.478. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Article in Journal or Book The Face of New Testament StudentsRobert L. Webb, "The Petrine Epistles: Recent Developments and Trends," Scot McKnight & Grant R. Osborne, eds., The Face of New Testament Students. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House / Leicester: Apollos, 2004. Pbk. ISBN: 0801027071. pp.373-390.
On-line Resource John William Wenham [1913-1996], "Did Peter go to Rome in AD 42," Tyndale Bulletin 23 (1972): 94-102. View in PDF format pdf

Commentaries

On-line Resource William Henry Bennett [1855-1920], The General Epistles: James, Peter, John and Jude. The Century BibleWilliam Henry Bennett [1855-1920], The General Epistles: James, Peter, John and Jude. The Century Bible. Edinburgh: T.C. & E.C Jack, n.d. Hbk. pp.350. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Charles Bigg [1840-1908], A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles of Peter and JudeCharles Bigg [1840-1908], A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles of Peter and Jude. The International Critical Commentary, 2nd edition. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1902. Hbk. pp.353. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource George Wilfred Blenkin [1861-1924], The First Epistle General of Peter. Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and CollegeGeorge Wilfred Blenkin [1861-1924], The First Epistle General of Peter. Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and College. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1914. Hbk. pp.132. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource John Calvin (John Owen, translator), Commentaries on the Catholic Epistles. Edinburgh: Calvin Translation Society, 1855. Hbk. pp.488. [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Davids: First Epistle of PeterPeter H. Davids, The First Epistle of Peter. The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990. ISBN: 9781467422918. pp.266. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource Charles John Ellicott [1819-1905], editor, A New Testament commentary for English readers various writers, 3 VolsCharles John Ellicott [1819-1905], editor, A New Testament commentary for English readers various writers, 3 Vols., 3rd edn. London: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, [1877-79]. Hbk. pp.554+468+641. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Wayne Grudem, 1 PeterWayne Grudem, 1 Peter. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Leicester: IVP, 1988. Pbk. ISBN: 0851118860. pp.239. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link].
On-line Resource David G. Horrell, The Epistles of Peter and JudeDavid G. Horrell, The Epistles of Peter and Jude. Epworth Commentaries. Peterborough: Epworth Press, 1998. Pbk. ISBN: 0716205238. pp.187. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the author]
On-line Resource Fenton John Anthony Hort [1828–1892], The First Epistle of St Peter I.I-II.17. The Greek Text with Introductory Lecture, Commentary, and Additional NotesFenton John Anthony Hort [1828–1892], The First Epistle of St Peter I.I-II.17. The Greek Text with Introductory Lecture, Commentary, and Additional Notes. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1898. Hbk. pp.188. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Karen H. Jobes, 1 PeterKaren H. Jobes, 1 Peter. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. ISBN: 9781585583621. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Craig S. Keener, 1 PeterCraig S. Keener, 1 Peter. A Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zaker, 2021. ISBN: 9781493429318. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource Joseph Rawson Lumby [1831-1895], The Epistles of St Peter. The Expositor's BibleJoseph Rawson Lumby [1831-1895], The Epistles of St Peter. The Expositor's Bible. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1893. Hbk. pp.374. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Scot McKnight, 1 PeterScot McKnight, 1 Peter. The NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011. ISBN: 9780310871200. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Book or monograph I. Howard Marshall, 1 Peter. The IVP New Testament Commentary Series. Leicester: IVP, 1991. Hbk. ISBN: 0851116701. pp.224.
On-line Resource John Howard Bertram Masterman [1867-1933], The First Epistle of S. Peter (Greek Text) with Introduction and NotesJohn Howard Bertram Masterman [1867-1933], The First Epistle of S. Peter (Greek Text) with Introduction and Notes. London: Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1900. Hbk. pp.190. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Michaels: 1 PeterJ. Ramsey Michaels, 1 Peter. Word Biblical Commentary, Vol. 49. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2018. ISBN: 9780310588351. pp.337. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource James Moffatt [1870-1944], The General Epistles James, Peter and Judas. The Moffatt New Testament CommentaryJames Moffatt [1870-1944], The General Epistles James, Peter and Judas. The Moffatt New Testament Commentary. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1928. Hbk. pp.246. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Pheme Perkins, First and Second Peter, James, and JudePheme Perkins, First and Second Peter, James, and Jude. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Louisville, KY: Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2012. ISBN: 9781611641783. pp.218. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource Michael Ferrebee Sadler [1819-1895], The General Epistles of SS. James, Peter, John and Jude. London: G.Bell and Sons Ltd., 1916. Hbk. pp.305. View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly James G. Samra, James, 1 & 2 Peter, and JudeJames G. Samra, James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude. Teach the Text Commentary Series. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2016. ISBN: 9781493405367. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Thomas R. Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, JudeThomas R. Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude. The New American Commentary. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 2003. ISBN: 9781433672705. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
On-line Resource Charles Simeon, Horae Homileticae or Discourses Digested Into One Continued Series and Forming a Commentary, Upon Every Book of the Old and New Testament, Vol. 20: James to Jude, 6th edn. London: Henry G., Bohn, 1844. pp.130-283.View in PDF format pdf [This material is in the Public Domain]
On-line Resource Mark and I & II Peter (Bob Utley)

Other Subjects

On-line Resource 1 Peter 5:7: Who is to cast their 'anxiety' upon the Lord? (Chip Anderson)View in PDF format pdf
Book or monograph David L. Balch, Let Wives Be Submissive: The Domestic Code in 1 Peter, Society for Biblical Literature Monograph Series 26. Chico, CA: Scholars Press, 1981. Pbk. ISBN: 0891304290. pp.196.
Article in Journal or Book George K. Barr, "The Structure of Hebrews and of 1st and 2nd Peter," Irish Biblical Studies 19.1 (1997): 17-31.
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Alicia J. Batten & John S. Kloppenborg, James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Early Jesus TraditionsAlicia J. Batten & John S. Kloppenborg, James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Early Jesus Traditions. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2015. ISBN: 9780567103444. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Article in Journal or Book Ernest Best [1917-2004], "I Peter and the Gospel Tradition," New Testament Studies 16 (1969-70): 95-113.
On-line Resource Moses Chin, "A Heavenly Home for the Homeless: Aliens and Strangers in 1 Peter," Tyndale Bulletin 42.1 (1991): 96-112. View in PDF format pdf
Book or monograph F.L. Cross, 1 Peter: A Paschal Liturgy. London: Mowbrays, 1954.
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Peter H. Davids, A Theology of James, Peter and Jude. Biblical Theology of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014. ISBN: 9780310519430. pp.352. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Book or monograph W.J. Dalton, Christ's Proclamation to the Spirits: A Study of 1 Peter 3:18-4:6, 2nd edn. Analecta Biblica 23. Rome: Pontificial Biblical Institute, 1965. Pbk. ISBN: 8876530231.
Article in Journal or Book J.H.L. Dijkman, "I Peter: A Later Pastoral Stratum," New Testament Studies 33 (1987): 265-71.
On-line Resource George Edmundson [1848-1930], The Church in Rome in the First Century, Bampton Lectures for 1913. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1913. Hbk. pp.296. [This material is in the Public Domain]
Book or monograph John H. Elliott, The Elect and the Holy: An Exegetical Examination of 1 Peter 2:4-10 and the Phrase basileian hierateuma*, Novum Testamentum Supplement 12. Leiden: Brill, 1966. [* Greek text in original]
Book or monograph John H. Elliott, A Home for the Homeless: A Sociological Exegesis of 1 Peter, Its Situation and Strategy. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1981.
Article in Journal or Book John H. Elliott, "The Rehabilitation of an Exegetical Step-Child: 1 Peter in Recent Research," Journal of Biblical Literature 95 (1976): 243-54.
Article in Journal or Book John S. Feinberg, "1 Peter 3:18-20, Ancient Mythology, and the Intermediate State," Westminster Theological Journal 48.2 (1986): 303-336.
On-line Resource Paul R. Fink, "The Use and Significance of En Hoi in I Peter," Grace Journal 8.2 (Spring 1967): 33-39.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced Courtesy of the Brethren Digital Archive]
On-line Resource Greg Forbes, "Becoming Children of Sarah: Interpreting 1 Peter 3:6b," Bulletin for Biblical Research 15.1 (Spring 2005): 105-109.View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Kenneth O. Gangel, "Pictures of the Church In I Peter," Grace Journal 10.3 (Fall 1969): 29-35.View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced Courtesy of the Brethren Digital Archive]
On-line Resource Gene L. Green, "The Use of the Old Testament for Christian Ethics in 1 Peter," Tyndale Bulletin 41.2 (1990): 276-289. View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book Joel B. Green, "Narrating the Gospel in 1 and 2 Peter," Interpretation 60.3 (July 2006): 262-277.
On-line Resource Wayne Grudem, "Christ Preaching Through Noah: 1 Peter 3:19-20 In The Light Of Dominant Themes In Jewish Literature," Trinity Journal 7.2 (1986): 3-31.View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book C.J. Hemer, "The Address of 1 Peter," Expository Times 89 (1978): 239-43.
On-line Resource The Apostle Peter on Civil Obedience: An Exegesis of 1 Peter 2:13-17 (Dr. Greg Herrick)
Article in Journal or Book D. Edmond Hiebert, "Designation of the Readers in 1 Peter 1:1-2," Bibliotheca Sacra 137: 545 (1980): 64-74.
Article in Journal or Book D. Edmond Hiebert, "Following Christ's Example: An Exposition of 1 Peter 2:21-25," Bibliotheca Sacra 139 (1982) 32-45.
Article in Journal or Book D. Edmond Hiebert, "Suffering and Triumphant Christ: An Exposition of 1 Peter 3:18-22," Bibliotheca Sacra 139 (1982) 146-158.
Article in Journal or Book D. Edmond Hiebert, "Living in the Light of Christ's Return: An Exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11," Bibliotheca Sacra 139 (1982) 243-54.
Article in Journal or Book D. Edmond Hiebert, "Counsel for Christ's Under-Shepherds: An Exposition of 1 Peter 5:1-4," Bibliotheca Sacra 139 (1982) 330-341.
On-line Resource Norman Hillyer, "First Peter and the Feast of Tabernacles," Tyndale Bulletin 21 (1970): 39-70. View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Norman Hillyer, "'Rock-stone' Imagery in I Peter," Tyndale Bulletin 22 (1971): 58-81. View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book David G. Horrell, "The Product of a Petrine Circle? A Reassessment of the Origin and Character of 1 Peter," Journal for the Study of the New Testament 24.4 (2002): 29-60. [Abstract]
Article in Journal or Book David G. Horrell, "Who Are 'The Dead' and When Was the Gospel Preached to Them?: The Interpretation of 1 Pet 4:6," New Testament Studies 49.1 (2003): 70-89.
On-line Resource Dennis E. Johnson, "Fire in God's house: imagery from Malachi 3 in Peter's theology of suffering (1 Pet 4:12-19)," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 29.3 (Sept. 1986): 285-294. View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Karen H. Jobes, "The Syntax of 1 Peter: Just How Good Is the Greek?" Bulletin for Biblical Research 13.2 (2003): 159-173.View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book A.R. C. Leaney, "1 Peter and the Passover: An Interpretation," New Testament Studies 10 (1963-64): 238-51.
On-line Resource Ralph P. Martin, "The Composition of I Peter in Recent Study," Vox Evangelica 1 (1962): 29-42.View in PDF format pdf
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Andrew Mutua Mbuvi, Temple, Exile and Identity in 1 PeterAndrew Mutua Mbuvi, Temple, Exile and Identity in 1 Peter. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2007. ISBN: 9780567582706. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Article in Journal or Book C.F.D. Moule, "The Nature and Purpose of 1 Peter," New Testament Studies 3 (1956-57): 1-11.
Article in Journal or Book C.F.D. Moule, "Some Reflections on the 'Stone Testimonia' in Relation to the Name Peter," New Testament Studies 2 (1955-56): 56-59.
Book or monograph Winsome Munro, The Authority of Peter and Paul, Society of New Testament Studies Monograph Series 45. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983. ISBN: 0521236940.
On-line Resource Robin Ernest Nixon [1932-1978], "Dating the Epistles," The Theological Students Fellowship Terminal Letter 17 (Spring 1957): 7-10. View in PDF format pdf All reasonable efforts have been made to contact the current copyright holder without success. If you hold the rights, please contact me]
Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly Janette H. Ok, Constructing Ethnic Identity in 1 Peter. Who You Are No LongerJanette H. Ok, Constructing Ethnic Identity in 1 Peter. Who You Are No Longer. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021. ISBN: 9780567698537. [Sign-up to Perlego and access book instantly - 10% discount on new subscriptions using this link]
Article in Journal or Book Sydney H.T. Page, "Obedience and Blood-Sprinkling in 1 Peter 1:2," Westminster Theological Journal 72.2 (Fall 2010): 291-298.
On-line Resource Michaels Parsons, "Slavery and the New Testament Equality and Submissiveness," Vox Evangelica 18 (1988): 90-96.View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource E. Randolph Richards, "Silvanus Was Not Peter's Secretary: Theological Bias in Interpreting dia Silouanou... egrapha," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 43:3 (Sept. 2000): 417-441.View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Greg Rosauer, "First Peter and Atonement Theology," Ardel B. Caneday, Anna Rask & Greg Rosauer, eds. For it Stands in Scripture. Essays in Honor of W. Edward Glenny. ISBN: 978-1-732-56610-1 (print/pdf). pp.149-169. View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Ronald Russell, "Eschatology and Ethics in 1 Peter," Evangelical Quarterly 47.2 (Apr.-June 1975): 78-84.View in PDF format pdf [All reasonable efforts have been made to contact the copyright holder of this article without success. If you hold the rights, please contact me]
On-line Resource Torrey Seland, "Paroikos kai parepidemos: Proselyte Characterizations in 1 Peter?" Bulletin for Biblical Research 11.2 (2001): 239-268.View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book E.G. Selwyn, "The Persecutions in 1 Peter," Bulletin of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (1950): 39-50.
Article in Journal or Book John H. Skilton, "A Glance At Some Old Problems in First Peter," Westminster Theological Journal 58.1 (1996): 1-9.
Article in Journal or Book James R. Slaughter, "The Importance of the Literary Argument for Understanding 1 Peter," Bibliotheca Sacra 152 (Jan. 1995) 72-91.
On-line Resource Aída Besançon Spencer, "Peter's Pedagogical Method in 1 Peter 3:6," Bulletin for Biblical Research 10.1 (2000): 107-119.View in PDF format pdf
Book or monograph C.H. Talbert, ed. Perspectives on First Peter. Macon, Ga: Mercer University Press, 1986. Pbk. 0865541981.
Article in Journal or Book T.C.G. Thornton, "1 Peter, a Paschal Liturgy?" Journal of Theological Studies 12 (1961): 14-26.
On-line Resource Robert W. Thurston, "Interpreting First Peter," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 17.3 (Summer 1974): 171-182.View in PDF format pdf
On-line Resource Philip L. Tite, "The Compositional Function of the Petrine Prescript: A Look at 1 Pet 1:1-3," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39.1 (March 1996): 47-56.View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book Willem Cornelis Van Unnik [1910-1978], "The Teaching of Good Works in 1 Peter," New Testament Studies 1 (1954-55): 92-110.
On-line Resource Duane Warden, "Imperial persecution and the dating of 1 Peter and Revelation," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 34.2 (June 1991): 203-212.View in PDF format pdf
Article in Journal or Book Travis B. Williams, "Reconsidering the Imperatival Participle in 1 Peter," Westminster Theological Journal 73.1 (Spring 2011): 59-78.
On-line Resource Bruce Winter, "'Seek the Welfare of the City': Social Ethics According to 1 Peter," Themelios 13.3 (April/May 1988): 91-94.View in PDF format pdf

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