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6 cze 2013 · In her treatment of Peter in Acts, Perkins maintains that the portrayal of Peter is consistent throughout Acts and that consistent characterization follows closely the ministry of Jesus in Luke’s Gospel.
In this essay, I will investigate the relationship between genre and characterization, comparing Luke’s depiction of Peter and Paul as Jesus’ disciples in Acts with the ways in which followers of important figures are portrayed in ancient Graeco-Roman histories and biographies.
Many believers today want to separate their spiritual life from their “real” or daily life. They just want a touch of Jesus. Peter wanted all of his life to be affected by Jesus. John 13:9 – Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!”
12 lis 2021 · Peter uses the term “sons of Zebedee” (i.e., James and John) in ch. 20 as a reminiscence of the transfiguration of Jesus (Matt 17:1–8; cf. also 2 Peter 1:16–28). This, too, might have been known to the rulers or is assumed to have been known.
the Vercelli Acts of Peter. Peter Thompson. What motivated storytellers to recount the (alleged) adventures of Peter in Rome? What factors influenced the structure and details of their narratives?
Jesus’ rebuke reminded Peter that Jesus was only following God’s plan and that Peter should consider that before his personal feelings or agenda. Peter should rely on revelation from the Father and not his own “flesh and blood” understanding.
And Peter said: God is not tempted nor proved, O Agrippa, but if he be loved and entreated he heareth them that are worthy.
