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The significance of 1 Peter for the formation of Christianity stands in sharp contrast to its brevity. John H. Elliott, a leading authority on this letter, brings its significance to life in this magnificent addition to the renowned Anchor Yale Bible. Elliott sets the letter into context, covering its literary, historical, theological, and linguistic elements. In detailed, accessible...

of Jesus Christ (apokalypsei Iēsou Christou). Two temporal revelations of Jesus Christ are mentioned in this letter, his initial manifestation in human history (1:20; cf. 2 Cor 12:1; Gal 1:12), and his final appearance at the end of time (1:5, 7; 4:13; 5:4; cf. Luke 17:30; 1 Cor 1:7; 2 Thess 1:7; 2:8). The phrase here could refer to either. The future orientation of hope could favor the latter case, but the former option is perhaps preferable. In this case, the phrase would be alluding to the reception
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