Overview
Second Peter is full of christological language. Scholars have often overlooked the christological richness as they have focused heavily on the issues of eschatology and authorship. The uniqueness of the Son from the Father as well as the divinity of Jesus are at the forefront of the short epistle. Further, Ernst Kasemann famously criticized 2 Peter for being void of Christology and the cross, and thus the gospel. The author analyzes the Christology of 2 Peter, particularly as it relates to the Petrine view of the divinity of Jesus and the distinctness and uniqueness of the Son from the Father. This study examines the christological depth in these key areas as a response to critics like Kasemann. Kasemann first looked into the eschatological arguments of 2 Peter and claimed he was not able to find any christological orientation. The student of 2 Peter must not look through eschatology to see the rich Christology which fills the verses of the epistle. However, when the reader examines the christological language and themes within 2 Peter, he/she is faced with a beautiful portrayal of Jesus and the Father.
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Author: Kelly Adair Seely
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.363kg
ISBN: 9781725292000
ISBN 10: 1725292009
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 19 October 2021
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
In his exegetically rigorous study on 2 Peter, Seely presents a strong--if not unequivocal--case for Jesus being fully divine, yet distinct from the Father. This is a robust, original, well-researched, and clearly outlined theological work on high Christology that also feeds the reader's soul. --Mikko Sivonen, Lecturer and Academic Dean, Agricola Theological Seminary
"""In his exegetically rigorous study on 2 Peter, Seely presents a strong--if not unequivocal--case for Jesus being fully divine, yet distinct from the Father. This is a robust, original, well-researched, and clearly outlined theological work on high Christology that also feeds the reader's soul."" --Mikko Sivonen, Lecturer and Academic Dean, Agricola Theological Seminary"
Author Information
Kelly Adair Seely is Senior Lecturer and Academic Director in the Advanced Studies Program (Church Planting and Revitalisation Studies) of the Biblisch-Theologische Akademie, Forum Wiedenest, in Bergneustadt, Germany and is Lecturer of Practical Theology at Theologisches Seminar Rheinland. He resides in Frankfurt am Main where he also serves as pastor of the Frankfurt-Süd Projekt.
