Peter in Early Christianity

by Helen K. Bond (Editor), Larry W. Hurtado (Editor)

Overview

A fresh scholarly look at the apostle Peter and his significance in the early church and beyond
 
Long overshadowed by the apostle Paul, Peter has received increased scholarly attention of late. Building on that resurgence of interest, nineteen internationally prominent scholars of early Christian history examine and reassess the historical Peter and his significance, offering a comprehensive view of Peter through analysis both of New Testament texts and of noncanonical literature.
 
 
CONTRIBUTORS
Sean A. Adams
Timothy D. Barnes
Markus Bockmuehl
Helen K. Bond
Finn Damgaard
Paul Foster
Seán Freyne
Paul A. Hartog
Larry W. Hurtado
Peter Lampe
Jonathan W. Lo
John R. Markley
Tobias Nicklas
Matthew V. Novenson
Paul Parvis
William Rutherford
Todd D. Still
Jason S. Sturdevant
Margaret H. Williams

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802871718
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/05/2015
Pages:	380
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Helen K. Bond is professor of Christian origins and head of the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. She is the author of Pontius Pilate in History and Interpretation, Caiaphas: High Priest and Friend of Rome?, The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed, and Jesus: A Very Brief History. She has also acted as historical consultant and contributor for a number of TV programs.


Larry Hurtado (1943–2019) was professor emeritus of New Testament language, literature, and theology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He established the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins and also served on the international advisory board for the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts.

Table of Contents

Contributors viii

Abbreviations x

Introduction Helen K. Bond Larry W. Hurtado xvi

1 The Apostle Peter in Protestant Scholarship: Cullmann, Hengel, and Bockmuehl Larry W. Hurtado 1

The "Historical Peter"

2 The Fisherman from Bethsaida Sean Freyne 19

3 From Shimon to Petros - Petrine Nomenclature in the Light of Contemporary Onomastic Practices Margaret H. Williams 30

4 Was Peter behind Mark's Gospel? Helen K. Bond 46

5 Did Peter Really Say That? Revisiting the Petrine Speeches in Acts Jonathan W. Lo 62

6 "Another Shall Gird Thee": Probative Evidence for the Death of Peter Timothy D. Barnes 76

Peter in the New Testament

7 Reassessing Peter's Imperception in Synoptic Tradition John R. Markley 99

8 The Centrality of Discipleship in the Johannine Portrayal of Peter Jason S. Sturdevant 109

9 Moving the People to Repentance: Peter in Luke-Acts Finn Damgaard 121

10 The Tradition of Peter's Literacy: Acts, 1 Peter, and Petrine Literature Sean A. Adams 130

11 Why Are There Some Petrine Epistles Rather Than None? Matthew V. Novenson 146

Peter in Later Christian Traditions

12 Images of Peter in the Apostolic Fathers Todd D. Still 161

13 Peter in Paul's Churches: The Early Reception of Peter in 1 Clement and in Polycarp's Philippians Paul A. Hartog 168

14 On the Trail of the Scribal Peter: Petrine Memory, Hellenist Mission, and the Parting of the Ways in Peter's Preaching William Rutherford 181

15 "Gnostic" Perspectives on Peter Tobias Nicklas 196

16 Peter in Noncanonical Traditions Paul Foster 222

17 When Did Peter Become Bishop of Antioch? Paul Parvis 263

18 Traces of Peter Veneration in Roman Archaeology Peter Lampc 273

Concluding Reelection

19 Scripture's Pope Meets von Balthasars Peter Markus Bockmuehl 321

Index of Modern Authors 341

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings 349

Editorial Reviews

Journal for the Study of The New Testament Booklist
"Applicable across the canonical post-canonical divide, this fascinating proposal relates to calls for the recognition of other forms of trans-textual 'discourse marker' in early Christian studies."

Review of Biblical Literature
"This remarkable collection of essays is enthusiastically recommended for its far-reaching scope and its foundational nature. . . . A springboard for anyone looking to research Peter so as to understand better the 'underestimated' and often-overlooked first apostle."

Judith Lieu
— University of Cambridge
"This rich collection of essays makes a significant contribution to the growing interest in the 'after-life' as well as the 'real life' of the founding figures of the Jesus movement and of early Christianity. The breadth of topics and the variety of scholarly perspectives hint at the lively conversations that lie behind the essays. Readers will find here much stimulation to probe further into the figure of Peter."

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