Ecclesiology and the Scriptural Narrative of 1 Peter

Patrick Thomas Egan

ISBN 10: 1498224679 / ISBN 13: 9781498224673

Published by Pickwick Publications, 2016

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The relationship between the church and the scriptures of Israel is fraught with complexities, particularly in regard to how the first Christians read scripture in light of the gospel of Christ. Patrick Egan examines the text of 1 Peter in light of its numerous quotations of scripture and demonstrates how the epistle sets forth a scriptural narrative that explains the nature and purpose of the church.Egan argues that 1 Peter sets forth an ecclesiology based in a participatory christology, in which the church endures suffering in imitation of Jesus' role as the suffering servant. The epistle admonishes the church to a high moral standard in light of Christ's atoning work while also encouraging the church to place hope in God's final vindication of his people. Addressing the churches of Asia Minor, 1 Peter applies the scriptural narrative to the church in unexpected ways.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ecclesiology and the Scriptural Narrative of 1 Peter
• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498224679
• ISBN 13: 9781498224673
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 16D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 432 grams

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Synopsis

The relationship between the church and the scriptures of Israel is fraught with complexities, particularly in regard to how the first Christians read scripture in light of the gospel of Christ. Patrick Egan examines the text of 1 Peter in light of its numerous quotations of scripture and demonstrates how the epistle sets forth a scriptural narrative that explains the nature and purpose of the church. Egan argues that 1 Peter sets forth an ecclesiology based in a participatory christology, in which the church endures suffering in imitation of Jesus' role as the suffering servant. The epistle admonishes the church to a high moral standard in light of Christ's atoning work while also encouraging the church to place hope in God's final vindication of his people. Addressing the churches of Asia Minor, 1 Peter applies the scriptural narrative to the church in unexpected ways.

About the Author

Patrick T. Egan is Dean of the Upper School at Providence Classical Christian Academy in St. Louis and Research Tutor in New Testament at King's Evangelical Divinity School in the UK.