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The Apocalypse of Peter in Context.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Frey, J.
- Series:
- Studies on Early Christian Apocrypha Series
- Studies on Early Christian Apocrypha Series ; v.21
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Apocalypse of Peter (Greek-Ethiopic version)--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Apocalypse of Peter (Greek-Ethiopic version).
- Apocryphal books (New Testament).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (419 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Leuven : Peeters Publishers & Booksellers, 2024.
- Language Note:
- Two contributions in German, all others in English.
- Summary:
- This scholarly work examines the Apocalypse of Peter within the context of early Christian apocryphal literature. Edited by Daniel C. Maier, Jörg Frey, and Thomas J. Kraus, the book explores various aspects of the text, including its manuscript tradition, theological themes, and influence on Christian apocalyptic thought. Contributors analyze the text's ethical implications, its portrayal of judgment and hell, and its reception in different cultural contexts, such as Ethiopic and Arabic traditions. The book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the Apocalypse of Peter's historical, literary, and theological dimensions, appealing to scholars of early Christianity, ancient history, and religious studies. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9789042952096
- 9042952091
- OCLC:
- 1429722601
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