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Contents.First epistle Author identifies himself as Peter The author of the identifies himself in the opening verse as 'Peter, an of Jesus', and the view that the epistle was written by St. Peter is attested to by a number of: (140–203), (150–222), (155–215) and (185–253). If, who was martyred in 156, and alluded to this letter, then it must have been written before the mid-2nd century. However, the of c. 170 did not contain this, and a number of other, suggesting they were not yet being read in the Western churches. Unlike, the authorship of which was debated in antiquity (see also ), there was little debate about Peter’s authorship of until the advent of in the 18th century.

Assuming the letter is authentic and written by Peter, who was martyred c. 64, the date of this epistle is probably between 60 and 64.Theory of Silvanus as author One theory is that 1 Peter was written by a secretary such asor by, who is mentioned towards the end of the epistle: 'By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written unto you briefly' (5:12). In the following verse the author includes greetings from 'she that is in Babylon, elect together with you,' taken for the church 'in Babylon', which may be an early use of this Christian title for, familiar from the. 'There is no evidence that Rome was called Babylon by the Christians until the Book of Revelation was published, i.e. 90–96 AD,' say the editors of The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, who therefore conclude that on the was intended. See also.Use of Greek and Hebrew Some scholars believe the author was not Peter, but an unknown author writing after Peter's death. Estimates for the date of composition range from 60 to 112 AD.

Most critical scholars are skeptical that the apostle Simon Peter, the fisherman on the, actually wrote the epistle, because of the urbane cultured style of the and the lack of any personal detail suggesting contact with the of Nazareth. The letter contains about thirty-five references to the, all of which, however, come from the translation, an unlikely source for historical Peter the apostle, but appropriate for a; thus the use of the Septuagint helps define the audience.

The Septuagint was a Greek translation that had been created at for the use of those Jews who could not easily read the Hebrew and Aramaic of the, and for. A historical Jew in Galilee would not have heard Scripture in this form, it is argued.Part of onIn the.Other.

.Understanding the Old Testament, 5th Edition. 'I have been using Understanding the Old Testament as a required text with college sophomores, and as a recommended aid for M. A. students, for many years now.

The high level of scholarship and writing, and the clarity with which complex material is organized for the students, are its two main attractions for me. Students appreciate the help of a clear text that guides them through a large volume of complex material. I appreciate the way the textbook gives the students a kind of road-map, so that I can spend class time on other things.' -Mary Callaway, Fordham University'Since I have been using this book, student complaints are down.

It has also given me the freedom to concentrate on the issues of primary interest to me because it covers the material so well.The style, level of detail, examples and so on interest my students, and even those students with little background can follow it'-Harvey Hill, Berry College. Do you want your students to be exposed to a broad, multi-disciplinary approach to the Old Testament?Understanding the Old Testament interweaves historical study, literary criticism, and theological reflection by viewing the history of ancient Israel as a story-from its crucial beginnings at the time of the Exodus to the flowering of its literature in the late period of biblical Judaism, the so-called Maccabean period. This approach takes into account multidisciplinary approaches.Encourages critical discrimination and historical criticism of the Bible. The updated biblical scholarship with new perspectives of Christian, Jewish, and secular scholars takes into account that the biblical record is a mixture of story and history. This helps students to understand biblical texts in their appropriate historical and social setting.The focus begins with Exodus, the foundational story of liberation and formation of a people and then proceeds in a narrative framework.

This allows new students of the Old Testament to integrate their understanding of Israel's literature with Israel's history.Is it important to you that your students get an up-to-date book?NEW — New sections on law, sacrifice, Israelite worship, new settlement theories, and an expanded treatment of Hellenistic Judaism and the apocrypha. Keeps the topics current within the framework of teaching ancient worlds and beliefs.Visually engaging. An abundance of photographs, archaeological artifacts, maps and charts throughout the text enliven the study and draw readers into the world of ancient IsraelA more interdenominational approach and Jewish and secular scholarship. This gives students a more current and richer understanding of how the Old Testament is read.NEW — Fully updated bibliography, partially annotated, of over six hundred items in various categories, including internet resources. The bibliography reflects the burgeoning resources of the World Wide Web and enables introductory students to deepen their knowledge of the Old Testament through their own research. NEW — Updated biblical scholarship with new perspectives of Christian, Jewish, and secular scholars. This provides students with the most recent study and viewsNEW — New sections on law, sacrifice, Israelite worship, new settlement theories, and an expanded treatment of Hellenistic Judaism and the apocrypha.

This keeps the topics current within the framework of teaching ancient worlds and beliefs.NEW — Fully updated bibliography, partially annotated, of over six hundred items in various categories, including internet resources. This reflects the burgeoning resources of the World Wide Web and enables introductory students to deepen their knowledge of the Old Testament through their own research.

Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Old Testament as the Story of a People.I. THE CREATION OF A PEOPLE.1. The Beginnings of Israel.2. Liberation from Bondage.3.

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Covenant in the Wilderness.4. The Promised Land.5. The Formation of an All-Israelite Epic.6. The Struggle Between Faith and Culture.II.

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ISRAEL BECOMES LIKE THE NATIONS.7. The Throne of David.8. Prophetic Troublers of Israel.9. Fallen is the Virgin Israel.10. Judah's Covenant with Death.11.

The Rediscovery of Mosaic Torah.12. The Doom of the Nation.III.

THE COVENANT COMMUNITY IS RENEWED.13. By the Waters of Babylon.14. The Dawn of a New Age.15.

A Kingdom of Priests.16. The Praises of Israel.17. The Beginning of Wisdom.18. The Unfinished Story.Comprehensive Chronological Chart.Selected Bibliography.Author Index.Subject Index.