Peters first letter to the early churches is a significant expression of New Testament theology and pastoral care. This new volume in the New International Commentary explicates the letter to show how the early church applied Jesus sayings and the Old Testament writings to contemporary concerns. Peter Davidss own translation is the starting point for his clearly written, well-balanced discussions on each verse. He draws frequent parallels to ancient literature, interacts with other works on 1 Peter, and presents one of the most up-to-date bibliographies on the book.
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The NICNT series has some very distinguished volumes (most notably Fee on 1 Corinthians), and most of them represent a good value for most pastors. Davids' volume on 1 Peter is a good volume, but not a great one. I am a pastor currently preaching through 1 Peter and I find that Davids' work is always reliable, but not especially incisive. It seems to me that the author did not have quite enough time to put into the commentary as he might have liked (he admits as much in the preface), and so we are left with a decent contribution, but not one of my top choices on 1 Peter. I am sorry to say this, since I am such of fan of the NICNT series as a whole. Davids work suffers in comparison with other available commentaries on 1 Peter: Grudem in the TNTC series is less than half the price, written with more verve, and almost as long; Kelly's 30 year old work in the BNTC series is still my top choice for overall value (it covers 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude for less $ than Davids); Michaels commentary in the Word series sells for about the same price as Davids, but it is at least twice as full, giving much more detail (sometimes too much)and has some really excellent exegesis of the Greek text; Achtemeier's more recent contribution to the Hermenia series is the fullest yet, but also the most expensive by far (twice as much as Davids or Michaels). While being a fine work, it does not break new ground, and is no more insightful that Michaels. In conclusion, I would like to see Davids' volume on 1 Peter revised in the near future and have about 50-75 pages added and more interaction with recent authors. If this is done, and the price remains the same, Davids may be in the running.
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I recently read the 1 Peter commentary by Davids. The text is quite readable. He presents opposing viewpoints well and fairly. He lets you know the likely best interpretation of controversial phrases and verses. My only criticism is that I wish he had spent a little more time on 1 Peter 3:21. Overall though, I learned a lot reading this book. Despite the fact that I have read 1 Peter in the Bible well over 20 times, my understanding of that book is now greatly enriched. You won't regret buying Davids commentary.
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Peter Davids is very thoughtful. The reader would find this volume insightful and exciting. Davids has tempered this volume with NT scholarship and modern application, while taking into account the views of major players on 1Peter. This is fine volume. Put it on your shelf.
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1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God's chosen ones, sojourners of the diaspora in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2whom father God chose in accordance with his fore-knowledge by means of the Spirit's sanctification to obey Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
parenetic tradition, baptismale dans, disobedient spirits, vice lists, aux enfers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jesus Christ, Grand Rapids, New Testament, Asia Minor, Holy Spirit, Die Petrusbriefe, Dead Sea Scrolls, Spirit of God, Elect Sojourners, Chief Shepherd, Der Judasbrief, Lord's Supper, Neuen Testament, Apostolic Fathers, Christ Jesus, First Peter, God's Spirit, Les Epîtres de Saint Pierre, Lord's Prayer, Massoretic Text, Motivation of Love, New York, Unlike Paul New!
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1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God's chosen ones, sojourners of the diaspora in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2whom father God chose in accordance with his fore-knowledge by means of the Spirit's sanctification to obey Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
parenetic tradition, baptismale dans, disobedient spirits, vice lists, aux enfers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jesus Christ, Grand Rapids, New Testament, Asia Minor, Holy Spirit, Die Petrusbriefe, Dead Sea Scrolls, Spirit of God, Elect Sojourners, Chief Shepherd, Der Judasbrief, Lord's Supper, Neuen Testament, Apostolic Fathers, Christ Jesus, First Peter, God's Spirit, Les Epîtres de Saint Pierre, Lord's Prayer, Massoretic Text, Motivation of Love, New York, Unlike Paul New!
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- The First Epistle of St. Peter: The Greek Text With Introduction, Notes, and Essays (Thornapple Commentaries) by Edward Gordon Selwyn on 26 pages
- The Epistles of Peter and of Jude by J. N. D. Kelly on 23 pages
- Perspectives on First Peter (Nabpr Special Studies Series, No 9) by Charles H. Talbert on 5 pages
- Disobedient Spirits and Christian Baptism by Reicke on 4 pages
- The Politics of Jesus by John Howard Yoder on 4 pages
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- The New American Commentary: 1, 2 Peter, Jude (New American Commentary, 37) by Thomas R. Schreiner on 11 pages
- The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church, Volume 1: The Biblical Period by Hughes Oliphant Old on 4 pages
- Discovering Biblical Equality: Complementarity Without Hierarchy by Ronald W. Pierce on page 225, page 226, and Back Matter
- Interpreting the New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis by Darrell L. Bock on page 441, page 445, and page 446
- The Letters of 2 Peter and Jude (Pillar New Testament Commentary) by Peter H. Davids in Front Matter, page 51, and page 126
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