Peter in the Gospel of John (2007 Blaine), book

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Peter in the Gospel of John: The Making of an Authentic Disciple (2007) is a book by Brad Blaine.

Abstract

"In this narrative-critical study Bradford B. Blaine Jr. argues, against conventional scholarship, that John's Gospel presents Peter and the Beloved Disciple not as competitors but as colleagues who together serve as composite halves of the ideal Johannine Christian, with Peter representing praxis and John representing faith. Not only does Peter carry out activities fundamental to Johannine discipleship during Jesus' earthly ministry, which include believing in Jesus, following him, and publicly confessing him, but he also demonstrates post-Easter missionary skills and is invested by the risen Jesus with pastoral responsibilities. Finally, in dying a martyr's death, Peter glorifies God. Peter, in fact, is depicted in this Gospel as an inspirational founding member of the Johannine community."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Atlanta : Society of Biblical Literature, 2007.

Contents

Peter's call, naming, and confession -- The footwashing, the prediction of the denials, and Peter's promise to follow Jesus -- Swordplay and denials -- The race to the empty tomb -- John 21 as gospel supplement -- The fishing expedition and the miraculous catch of fish -- Shepherd and martyr.