The Doctrine of Salvation in the First Letter of Peter

by Martin Williams

Overview

The prevalence of salvation language in the first letter of Peter has often been acknowledged though rarely investigated in depth. In this book Martin Williams presents an account exploring the concept of salvation in this theologically rich letter. He brings together the disciplines of hermeneutics, New Testament studies, and systematic and historical theology in order to explore the language of salvation which resonates within the text. The book also elaborates on a methodological level the segregation which has arisen between biblical studies and theological studies. In doing this, Williams identifies a basis for how there can be interaction between these two different viewpoints. This book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the exegesis and theology of 1 Peter, the doctrine of salvation and biblical interpretation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781139124775
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/13/2011
Series:	Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series , #149
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	902 KB

About the Author

Martin Williams is a minister in the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. His research interests include the Catholic Epistles, Greek grammar, hermeneutics, the doctrine of salvation and the Reformation and Puritan era and its theology.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I. Methodology: 1. Theological-critical exegesis; Part II. Literal Sense Exegesis: 2. Chosen for salvation: election in 1 Peter; 3. The provision of salvation: the atonement in 1 Peter; 4. Rebirthed unto salvation: the new birth in 1 Peter; 5. The expectation of salvation: salvation as a future event; 6. Salvation as future victory and vindication; Part III. Intercatholic Conversation: 7. Divine election; 8. Atonement; Conclusion; Bibliography.

Editorial Reviews

"This book is readable, exegetical, theological, and is characterized by clear discussion and reasonable conclusions. It is an excellent scholarly treatment of the salvation passages in 1 Peter …"
Journal of The Evangelical Theological Society

"I would recommend this monograph to graduate students interested in a methodology for relating biblical and systematic theology and/or those looking for technical exegetical discussions of text related to salvation in 1 Peter."
Biblical Theology Bulletin

"In this self-described theologically oriented study, Williams provides a detailed exegesis of select passages in the First Letter of Peter that concern the nature of salvation articulated in the epistle."
Kevin B. McCruden, Religious Studies Review

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