Peter

An exploration of the influence and promise of the most prominent of Jesus' disciple.

Introduction

First Among the Disciples

1

(2)

The Apostle in a Divided Christianity

3

(3)

Peter in a Changing Church: Roman Catholicism

6

(3)

Peter as an Ecclesial Centrist

9

(9)

A Life of Peter

Familiar Stories

18

(3)

Asking Historical Questions

21

(5)

Peter in the Gospels

26

(7)

Peter in Acts

33

(5)

Archaeology and the Quest for Peter

38

(1)

The Name ``Peter''

39

(2)

Excursus: Peter and Rome in Eusebius

41

(11)

Peter in New Testament Narratives: Mark and Matthew

Peter as a Narrative Character

52

(5)

Peter in the Gospel of Mark

57

(9)

Peter in the Gospel of Matthew

66

(15)

Peter in New Testament Narratives: Luke and John

Peter Among the Apostles

81

(3)

Peter in the Gospel of Luke

84

(4)

Peter in the Acts of the Apostles

88

(7)

Peter in the Gospel of John

95

(6)

Excursus: Peter and the Twelve

101

(8)

Peter in the New Testament Epistles

In the Shadow of Paul

109

(2)

Peter in Paul's Epistles: Fellow Apostle or Opponent?

111

(7)

Excursus: The Jerusalem Council

118

(13)

1 Peter: The Apostle as Fellow Elder

120

(2)

2 Peter: Guardian of the True Faith

122

(9)

Peter, Witness and Martyr

Completing the Story

131

(1)

Expanding on Gospel Traditions

132

(6)

Early Testimony Concerning Peter's Martyrdom

138

(1)

Excursus: Nero, the Fire, and the Christians

139

(1)

The Apocryphal Acts of Peter

140

(11)

Peter and Authentic Tradition

Peter's Teaching as True Tradition

151

(1)

Peter Opposes the Heretic, Simon Magus

152

(4)

Peter as Spokesperson for Conventional Christianity

156

(3)

Peter as a Gnostic Apostle

159

(9)

Peter, Bishop of Rome

From Martyr to Bishop

168

(1)

Founding Martyr of the Roman Church

169

(2)

Succession Lists and Petrine Authority

171

(2)

Peter and Episcopal Authority

173

(3)

Excursus: Interpreting Matthew 16:17--19

176

(7)

Conclusion Peter for the Whole Church?

183

(4)

Selected Bibliography

187

(12)

Index of Subjects and Modern Authors

199

(6)

Index of Scripture References

205

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