Narrative, calling, and missional identity in 1 Peter: between promise and inheritance

"A story well-told and subsequently imbibed by its recipients has the power to shape one's beliefs, identity, and way of life. So, what happens when a person or community is swept up in such a story? In this study, Shaw draws upon the dual methodologies of Narrative Transportation and Soci...

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Published in:Biblical interpretation series
Main Author: Shaw, David M. (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill [2024]
In: Biblical interpretation series (volume 216)
Year: 2024
Series/Journal:Biblical interpretation series volume 216
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Petrusbrief 1. / Discipleship of Christ / Sense of mission / Social identity / Narrative exegesis
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Narrative inquiry (Research method)
B Bible. Peter, 1st Relation to Old Testament
B Missions Biblical teaching
B Bible. Peter, 1st Social scientific criticism
B Mission of the church Biblical teaching
B Thesis
B Bible. Peter, 1st Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Summary:"A story well-told and subsequently imbibed by its recipients has the power to shape one's beliefs, identity, and way of life. So, what happens when a person or community is swept up in such a story? In this study, Shaw draws upon the dual methodologies of Narrative Transportation and Social Identity theories to consider how 1 Peter's use of Old Testament narratives and calling language serves to 'transport' it's recipients into an identity defined as 'elect sojourners'. Amidst suffering, 1 Peter 'calls' the Anatolian believers to a priestly ministry, blessing their antagonists as they await their eternal glory in Christ"--
Item Description:"The present thesis seeks to contribute to the missional conversations surrounding 1 Peter by considering the epistle's use of the Old Testament through the utilisation of Narrative Transportation (NTT) and Social Identity theories (SIT) as lenses by which to examine the text in relation to the identity and mission of the church"--Introduction
Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9004682783
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/9789004682801