1 Peter 1:17-23

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible -  KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter II, The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115).
  • Similitude IX.12, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
  • III.12, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • III.18, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • II.9, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
  • Chapter VII, Exhortation to Chastity, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • Chapter XVI, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Easter 3, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "God is not the chaplain to the imperial system then or now, despite repeated attempts at cooption. The model is the slain lamb and the concrete outcome: mutual love."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Set Free By the Sacrifice of Christ," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "The Foundation of Christian Hope: 1 Peter 1:1 - 2:10," An Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter, David L. Tiede, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1984.
• Articles & Background:
• Articles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
  • Achtemeier, Paul J., "Between Text & Sermon: 1 Peter 1:13-21," Interpretation, 2006.
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  • Kennard, Douglas W., "Petrine Redemption: Its Meaning and Extent," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1987.
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  • LaVerdjere, Eugene A., S.S.S., "A Grammatical Ambiguity in 1 Pet. 1:23," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1974.
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  • Schertz, "Radical Trust in the Just Judge: The Easter Texts of 1 Peter," Word & World, 2004.
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  • Tiede, David L., "The Easter Catechesis: The Lessons of 1 Peter," Word & World, 1984.
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• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • 1 Peter 1:23, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Peter 1:18, 21. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Christ for the World
    • Now Let Us From this Table Rise
    • Standing on the Promises
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• Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Peter