Identifying the theme of 1 Peter as how the church is to witness
responsibly in a non-Christian world, Boring emphasizes the
necessity of a sympathetic historical understanding of those parts
of the letter that collide with modern cultural values and
understandings of what Christian commitment and theology require.
He gives special attention, as well, to the narrative world within
which this ancient writer operated, and to the strong affirmation
of ecumenism implicit in the letter's amalgamation of traditions
stemming from Peter and Paul, respectively.
"Through the years, Professor Boring has shown himself to be a
master of technical exegesis and theology wedded to great pastoral
concern. These twin talents are fittingly brought to bear on a New
Testament document that shows the same union of rich theology and
pastoral care. Indeed, the sober, centrist, yet moving commentary
squares perfectly with the sober, centrist, yet moving document
that is 1 Peter. If this commentary is a popularization, then it is
a popularization of very high caliber; a tremendous amount of
research and insight is made available and intelligible to a wide
public. This commentary is not just a rehash of what everyone else
has said on 1 Peter. The innovative appendix detailing the
narrative world of 1 Peter is alone worth the price of admission.
All in all, an excellent contribution to present-day literature on
an often neglected book of the New Testament." --John P. Meier, The
Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
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