RT Book
T1 Constructing ethnic identity in 1 Peter: who you are no longer
T2 Library of New Testament studies
JF Library of New Testament studies
A1 Ok, Janette H.
LA English
PP London England
PB International Clark
YR 2021
ED First edition
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1761702041
AB What does ethnicity and identity have to do with 1 Peter? -- Defining and defying ethnicity in the ancient world -- Common blood : establishing a new patrilineage through the blood of Christ -- Constructing boundaries and contesting stigma in the making of ethnic identity in 1 Peter -- Reinforcing Christian distinctiveness through bonds of blood.
AB "Janette Ok argues that 1 Peter characterizes Christian identity as an ethnic identity, as it holds the potential to engender a powerful sense of solidarity for readers who are experiencing social alienation as a result of their conversion. In order to help construct a collective understanding of what it means to be a Christian in contrast to non-Christians, Ok argues that the author of the epistle employs "ethnic reasoning" or logic"--
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN BS2795.52
SN 9780567698520
K1 Bible : Peter, 1st : Criticism, interpretation, etc
K1 Ethnicity in the Bible
K1 Identification (religion)
K1 Identity (Psychology) : Religious aspects : Christianity
K1 Biblical studies & exegesis
K1 Electronic books
DO 10.5040/9780567698520