Jesus Christian Origins 3.ppt

Jesus Christian Origins 3 The Portrayal of Jesus, in the “Catholic Epistles of St. Peter and St. James. What to read as background The Epistles of Peter James [Bible, or online] Introductions to 1-2 Peter James (online or CD) Brown. R.E., INT, chs 33 34 Perkins, Reading New Testament, ch 19 Heard, R., INT, chs 16, 17 James, bishop of Jerusalem Acts 15 (Council meeting) shows him as having the last word, after Paul and Peter had given their views Moderate conservatism: “No more burden than these necessary things….” Contributions of Peter James The logic of this sequence Affinity of 1 Pt to Pauline Theology James, more a contrast to Paul Challenge: Show me your faith! (2:18ff) Paul’s hope: “encouraged while among you, you by my faith and I by yours” Rm 1:12 Jas 2:18-20 But someone will say, You have faith and I have works. Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe - and shudder. Do you want to be shown, you senseless person, that faith apart from works is barren? 1 Peter Date, spirit and origin (read a section) Problems vs Petrine Authorship Main Sections Notable Passages Petrine authorship doubtful 1. The fine Greek; citation of the LXX . 2. Its dependence on the Pauline writings. 3. References to a fiery ordeal (4:12) endured worldwide (5:9) after Peters lifetime. 4. The church organization implied in 5:1 would better fit the period after Peters time. 5. The authors calling himself simply “Peter” rather than “Simon.” 3 Main Sections Dignity and Duties of the Christian Vocation (1:3–2:10) Witness of Christian Life (2:11–3:12) Christians under Persecution (3:13–5:11) Notable Passages Jesus, “the living stone .. precious in Gods sight” (2:4) “A chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation ..” (2:9) Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example” (2:18) mutual love, for love covers a multitude of sins” (4:8) I appeal to you elders....” (Vision