| Description |
vi, 209 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Studies on personalities of the New Testament |
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Studies on personalities of the New Testament.
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| Contents |
First among the disciples. The apostle in a divided Christianity. Peter in a changing church : Roman Catholicism. Peter as an ecclesial centrist -- A life of Peter. Familiar stories. Asking historical questions. Peter in the gospels. Peter in Acts. Archaeology and the quest for Peter. The name "Peter" Excursus : Peter and Rome in Eusebius -- Peter in New Testament narratives : Mark and Matthew. Peter as a narrative character. Peter in the Gospel of Mark. Peter in the Gospel of Matthew -- Peter in New Testament narratives : Luke and John. Peter among the apostles. Peter in the Gospel of Luke. Peter in the Acts of the apostles. Peter in the Gospel of John. Excursus : Peter and the twelve -- Peter in the New Testament epistles. In the shadow of Paul. Peter in Paul's epistles : fellow apostle or opponent? Excursus : The Jerusalem Council. 1 Peter: The Apostle as Fellow Elder. 2 Peter: Guardian of the True Faith -- Ch. 5. Peter, Witness and Martyr. completing the story. Expanding on gospel traditions. Early testimony concerning Peter's martyrdom. Excursus : Nero, the fire, and the Christians. The apocryphal Acts of Peter -- Peter and authentic tradition. Peter's teaching as true tradition. Peter opposes the heretic, Simon Magus. Peter as spokesperson for conventional Christianity. Peter as a Gnostic apostle -- Peter, bishop of Rome. From martyr to bishop. Founding martyr of the Roman church. Succession lists and Petrine authority. Peter and episcopal authority. Excursus : interpreting Matthew 16:17-19. Conclusion : Peter for the whole church? |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-197) and indexes. |
| Subject |
Peter, the Apostle, Saint.
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Church history -- Early church, approximately 30-600.
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| ISBN |
087249974X alkaline paper |
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9780872499744 alkaline paper |
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