1 Peter is a significant letter, seen by many scholars to be an ecumenical bridge and anchor. It is first and foremost about the transformative joy of faith in Jesus Christ. This commentary offers a close reading of the text from beginning to end, drawing on a multiplicity of voices and engaging in a number of foundational themes for the Christian community according to the apostolic author: hope, holiness, suffering, joy, witness, hospitality, exile, resurrection, leadership. Tackling the themes raised by the epistle including slavery, exile and refugees, patriarchy, hierarchy, oppression, gender justice, and the risk of hospitality, the book engages with these topics not only through commentary, but also through short excursuses which draw the reader more deeply into some of the difficult questions. Designed as the official commentary resource for the Lambeth Conference in 2020, and structured around the themes of the conference, the book offers a unique range of perspectives on an oft-overlooked epistle. With contributions from an impressive range of scholars including Paula Gooder, Emma Ineson, Paul Swarup, Musa Dube, Craig Keener, and Kwok Pui Lan, it will provide an important resource for anyone studying, teaching, or preaching from the letter.

About the Author
The Revd Dr Jenn Strawbridge is Associate Professor of New Testament, Oxford and G.B. Caird Fellow in Theology at Mansfield College.

Reviews
"As we focus on the theme 'God's Church for God's World' in Lambeth 2020 it is God's Word that directs and informs the Church how to live in the World. The Global Commentary on 1 Peter is a tapestry of the foundational themes for the Christian Community of a living hope, holiness, witness, suffering, joy, hospitality, exile, leadership, resistance and resilience and the resurrection. The commentary reminds us that the vocation, the call, of all is to holiness and to God. I strongly commend it to God's Church as we engage with God's World." -- The Most Rev. P.K Samantaroy, Bishop of Amritsar and Former Moderator, Church of North India
"The authors of this commentary have produced a volume that is a pleasure to commend. I invite you to join them on a journey that re-orientates us towards persevering hope, a loving holiness and Christ exalting joy." -- The Rt Revd & Rt Hon Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London
"These commentaries, reflecting a rich diversity of voices in the Anglican Communion, give us eye-opening, hope-filled and transforming perspectives on Peter. A must-read for parish study groups and individuals for Lent." -- The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town



Book Information
ISBN 9780334058878
Author Jennifer Strawbridge
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint SCM Press
Publisher SCM Press