Four Times Peter
Portrayals of Peter in the Four Gospels and at Philippi
Four Times Peter
Portrayals of Peter in the Four Gospels and at Philippi
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Publisher: Liturgical Press
ISBN: 9780814651780
Number of Pages: 168
Published: 01/03/2007
Width: 15.2 cm
Height: 22.9 cm
Because he plays such a prominent role in the New Testament and the tradition of the church, the apostle Peter has been the focus of much scholarship over the centuries. One wonders whether there can be anything more to say about Peter. Indeed, there is. In Four Times Peter Richard Cassidy takes a narrative critical look at Peter in the story of each gospel individually (rather than studying Peter via a side-by-side analysis of the gospels). Cassidy looks first to the character of Jesus in each of the gospels and then to the group of apostles as a whole before turning to Peter.
In the end, Four Times Peter allows an intriguing portrait of this apostle to emerge. Readers discover a portrait of Peter that would have been familiar to the earliest Christian communities. And it is this ancient portrait that gives modern readers a refreshing new sense of Peter.
Richard J. Cassidy, STL, PhD, is Professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, Michigan.
This book is part of the series Interfaces.
Contents
Dedication ix
Preface xi
CHAPTER ONE
Aspects of Narrative Criticism and the Four Gospels 1
1. Aspects of Narrative Criticism 1
2. The Various Readers/Hearers of the Gospels 6
3. The Sequence and Authorship of the Gospels 9
4. The Structure of This Book 10
CHAPTER TWO
Peter in Mark’s Gospel 13
1. The Future-Oriented Character of Mark’s Gospel 13
2. Jesus and his Mission According to Mark 14
3. The Disciples of Jesus in Mark 17
4. Peter During the Time of Jesus’ Public Ministry 21
5. Peter and the Risen Jesus 32
6. Summary of Mark’s Portrayal of Peter 33
CHAPTER THREE
Peter in Luke’s Gospel 36
1. The Future-Oriented Character of Luke’s Gospel 36
2. Jesus and his Mission According to Luke 37
3. The Disciples and Apostles of Jesus in Luke 40
4. Peter During the Time of Jesus’ Public Ministry 44
5. Peter and the Risen Jesus 53 6. Summary of Luke’s Portrayal of Peter 55
CHAPTER FOUR
Peter in Matthew’s Gospel 57
1. The Future-Oriented Character of Matthew’s Gospel 57
2. Jesus and his Mission According to Matthew 58
3. The Disciples of Jesus in Matthew 63
4. Peter During the Time of Jesus’ Public Ministry 67
5. Peter and the Risen Jesus 82
6. Summary of Matthew’s Portrayal of Peter 83
CHAPTER FIVE
Peter in John’s Gospel 85
1. The Future-Oriented Character of John’s Gospel 85
2. Jesus and his Mission According to John 85
3. The Disciples of Jesus in John 87
4. The Beloved Disciple 92
5. Peter During the Time of Jesus’ Public Ministry 95
6. Peter and the Risen Jesus 101
7. Summary of Peter’s Portrayal in John 107
CHAPTER SIX
The Reception of the Four Gospels at Philippi 109
1. Philippi and the Christian Community at Philippi 109
2. Images of Peter from Paul’s Writings 112
3. The Arrival of the Gospels at Philippi 114
4. Concluding Reflections 125
List of Figures
1. The Trajectory and Predicted Future of Peter According to Mark 35
2. The Trajectory and Predicted Future of Peter According to Luke 56
3. The Trajectory and Predicted Future of Peter According to Matthew 84
4. The Trajectory and Predicted Future of Peter According to John 108
5. The Conjectured Arrival of the Gospels at Philippi 157
Appendix: Peter’s Speech in Each of the Four Gospels 128
Endnotes 131
Bibliography 142
Index of Biblical Passages 147
Index of Modern Authors 151
Index of Names and Subjects 153
Dedication ix
Preface xi
CHAPTER ONE
Aspects of Narrative Criticism and the Four Gospels 1
1. Aspects of Narrative Criticism 1
2. The Various Readers/Hearers of the Gospels 6
3. The Sequence and Authorship of the Gospels 9
4. The Structure of This Book 10
CHAPTER TWO
Peter in Mark’s Gospel 13
1. The Future-Oriented Character of Mark’s Gospel 13
2. Jesus and his Mission According to Mark 14
3. The Disciples of Jesus in Mark 17
4. Peter During the Time of Jesus’ Public Ministry 21
5. Peter and the Risen Jesus 32
6. Summary of Mark’s Portrayal of Peter 33
CHAPTER THREE
Peter in Luke’s Gospel 36
1. The Future-Oriented Character of Luke’s Gospel 36
2. Jesus and his Mission According to Luke 37
3. The Disciples and Apostles of Jesus in Luke 40
4. Peter During the Time of Jesus’ Public Ministry 44
5. Peter and the Risen Jesus 53 6. Summary of Luke’s Portrayal of Peter 55
CHAPTER FOUR
Peter in Matthew’s Gospel 57
1. The Future-Oriented Character of Matthew’s Gospel 57
2. Jesus and his Mission According to Matthew 58
3. The Disciples of Jesus in Matthew 63
4. Peter During the Time of Jesus’ Public Ministry 67
5. Peter and the Risen Jesus 82
6. Summary of Matthew’s Portrayal of Peter 83
CHAPTER FIVE
Peter in John’s Gospel 85
1. The Future-Oriented Character of John’s Gospel 85
2. Jesus and his Mission According to John 85
3. The Disciples of Jesus in John 87
4. The Beloved Disciple 92
5. Peter During the Time of Jesus’ Public Ministry 95
6. Peter and the Risen Jesus 101
7. Summary of Peter’s Portrayal in John 107
CHAPTER SIX
The Reception of the Four Gospels at Philippi 109
1. Philippi and the Christian Community at Philippi 109
2. Images of Peter from Paul’s Writings 112
3. The Arrival of the Gospels at Philippi 114
4. Concluding Reflections 125
List of Figures
1. The Trajectory and Predicted Future of Peter According to Mark 35
2. The Trajectory and Predicted Future of Peter According to Luke 56
3. The Trajectory and Predicted Future of Peter According to Matthew 84
4. The Trajectory and Predicted Future of Peter According to John 108
5. The Conjectured Arrival of the Gospels at Philippi 157
Appendix: Peter’s Speech in Each of the Four Gospels 128
Endnotes 131
Bibliography 142
Index of Biblical Passages 147
Index of Modern Authors 151
Index of Names and Subjects 153
A must read for beginners and an excellent refresher for all those who already know and possess a deep appreciation for the four canonical gospels.Comptes Rendus It shows a depth of research and has some fine exegetical insights.The Furrow [A] particularly valuable and thought-provoking contribution to the study of the Gospels because it raises crucial questions about the ways in which a person or event is perceived to create meanings.Toronto Journal of Theology . . . inspiring.The Way This book is to be recommended as a work that has its intended audience very clearly in mind. It is highly suitable for use with college students pursuing a course in the study of the New Testament, as well as by Bible study groups seeking a way into a study of the Gospels themselves. Through this study of the role of Peter in each of the Gospels, new questions will arise in the minds of the students both in class and in discussion groups. The final chapter of this book is without doubt the most stimulating. Without doubt, this chapter alone is worth the price of the book.Review of Biblical Literature This is a great scientific work of an expert Richard J. Cassidy, a priest and professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. . . . this is an important simplified but rich book for all who want to know more.LIVROS NOVOS This small masterpiece is a valuable addition to studies of Peter and of the four Gospels. Worth rereading and keeping on hand as a resource, it would work very well in academic and pastoral situations.Horizons Cassidy's study contains many fresh and helpful insights.Review of Biblical Literature
