Likely written by Peter, an apostle of Jesus, this letter is written specifically to the "exiles of the Dispersion" in Asia Minor (Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia- the letter was probably passed from church to church in that sequence) . This was probably written from Rome ("Babylon" 5:13), it travelled throughout Asia Minor. Peter was martyred by Nero in 64-68AD, so this letter had to be written before then (likely early 60s AD). 2 Peter, which we read next, was likely written by someone claiming to be "Peter" as were many other "Petrine" works.
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| Map of Asia Minor |
Major themes include:
- suffering abuse for Christ
- Christians as the New Israel
- baptism and spiritual growth
- submission to earthly authorities
I haven't read too much of the Petrine epistles. I look forward to this!
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