Persecution in 1 Peter : differentiating and contextualizing early Christian suffering / / by Travis B. Williams.

In Persecution in 1 Peter , Travis B. Williams offers a comprehensive and detailed socio-historical investigation into the nature of suffering in 1 Peter. While interpreters commonly portray the conflict situation addressed by the epistle as \'unofficial\' persecution consisting of discrim...

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Year of Publication:2012
Language:English
Series:Supplements to Novum Testamentum, v. 145
Novum Testamentum, Supplements 145.
Physical Description:1 online resource (511 pages)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material
  • 1. Introductory Matters
  • 2. Social Conflict in Social-Psychological Perspective
  • 3. The Geographical Setting of 1 Peter
  • 4. The Addressees of 1 Peter
  • 5. Conflict Management in Roman Anatolia
  • 6. The Legal Status of Christians in the Roman World
  • 7. The Cause(s) of Conflict in 1 Peter
  • 8. The Form(s) of Conflict in 1 Peter
  • Conclusion
  • 1. Suffering and the Unity of 1 Peter
  • 2. Roman Annexation of Asia Minor
  • 3. Cities of First-Century CE Anatolia
  • 4. Ancient Economics in Recent Discussion
  • Bibliography
  • Index of Modern Authors
  • Index of Subjects
  • Index of Ancient Sources.