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How did the words of Jesus influence the writing of 1 Peter? That is the question that is at the heart of this study. Of course, the answer is complicated by the fact that 1 Peter nowhere directly references the words of Jesus. Nevertheless, the impact of his words are evident throughout the letter. The first third of the book lays the foundation for answering the question by giving clear and concise criteria for identifying places where 1 Peter uses the words of Jesus. The rest of the book walks through the text of 1 Peter section by section, submitting each potential echo of Jesus's words to the criteria previously developed. The book concludes by considering how the words of Jesus influenced the themes and content of the letter.

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Behind Tim Miller's excellent study stands an exercise rarely undertaken in today's Christian academia: 1 Peter memorized in its entirety. Tim's recitation of the epistle with kerygmatic pathos followed by profound exegetical reflections will be remembered as a highlight of our doctoral seminar. . . . A study that combines the rigor of academic investigation with spiritual nourishment drawn from memorized Scripture will always impress and persuade. --Radu Gheorghita, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Timothy Miller has produced a comprehensive work on the use of the Jesus tradition in 1 Peter. He carefully defines his method, argues his case for each suggested use, supports the argument with many charts and tables, and makes appropriately modest conclusions. . . . All in the field will appreciate his clarity, care, and modesty and that he has written what will be the necessary foundation for further work on this topic. --Peter H. Davids, Chaplain, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Georgetown, Texas Intertextuality between the Old and New Testaments hinges on one's methodology. The same is true for intertextuality within each Testament. Tim Miller establishes and follows a disciplined methodology that attends to demonstrable links between Jesus' teaching and 1 Peter. This book provides insight on a number of levels--a resource for teachers, students, and pastors. --Todd R. Chipman, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Behind Tim Miller's excellent study stands an exercise rarely undertaken in today's Christian academia: 1 Peter memorized in its entirety. Tim's recitation of the epistle with kerygmatic pathos followed by profound exegetical reflections will be remembered as a highlight of our doctoral seminar. . . . A study that combines the rigor of academic investigation with spiritual nourishment drawn from memorized Scripture will always impress and persuade. --Radu Gheorghita, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Timothy Miller has produced a comprehensive work on the use of the Jesus tradition in 1 Peter. He carefully defines his method, argues his case for each suggested use, supports the argument with many charts and tables, and makes appropriately modest conclusions. . . . All in the field will appreciate his clarity, care, and modesty and that he has written what will be the necessary foundation for further work on this topic. --Peter H. Davids, Chaplain, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Georgetown, Texas Intertextuality between the Old and New Testaments hinges on one's methodology. The same is true for intertextuality within each Testament. Tim Miller establishes and follows a disciplined methodology that attends to demonstrable links between Jesus' teaching and 1 Peter. This book provides insight on a number of levels--a resource for teachers, students, and pastors. --Todd R. Chipman, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Timothy E. Miller is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary in Allen Park, Michigan.

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