Author: Larry R. Helyer Retail Price: $38.00 Our Price: $34.20
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In The Life and Witness of Peter, Larry Helyer seeks to reinstate this neglected and underestimated apostle to his rightful stature as an early Christian leader and faithful witness to Christ.
Who was Peter and what was his true stature in the early church? For Protestants at least, Peter seems caught between two caricatures: the rustic fisherman of Galilee and the author of two lesser New Testament letters. And in both cases he is overshadowed by Paul.
Reconstructing Peter's life, theology and legacy from evidence in 1 and 2 Peter, the Gospels, Acts, Paul's letters, and texts from the early church, Helyer renders a great service for students of the New Testament. We are introduced to Peter the eyewitness who stands behind much of Mark's Gospel, Peter the preacher who lends deep credibility to the account of Acts, and Peter the letter-writer whose words glow with spiritual intelligence. Along the way we are rewarded with a careful analysis of prominent theological themes in Peter's letters. And we learn much about the traditions, legends and legacy of Peter in the post-apostolic era.
Provides a rare comprehensive vision of Peter from an evangelical perspective
Includes a careful consideration of Peter's role in the Gospels and Acts
Includes an exposition of the theology of 1 & 2 Peter
Explores how the post-New Testament church regarded Peter
Offers a single-volume treatment of the life and legacy of the Apostle Peter
Works as a companion to Helyer's The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John
