| Title |
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 67: 1 Peter
The Challoner Revision
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
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| Summary |
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 67: 1 Peter" is a religious text that forms part of the New Testament, traditionally attributed to St. Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles. This text is likely written in the early 1st century AD, a period that saw the growth of early Christianity and the establishment of various church teachings. The focus of this book is on Christian doctrine, emphasizing themes of faith, hope, and moral conduct in alignment with the teachings of Christ. In this epistle, St. Peter exhorts believers to live a holy life, encouraging them to endure suffering for the sake of righteousness and to remain steadfast in their faith. He addresses various groups, including servants and wives, offering guidance on how to conduct themselves in accordance with Christian values. St. Peter stresses the importance of humility, submission to authority, and the nurturing of a loving community that reflects Christ's teachings. He concludes with a call to watchfulness and resistance against spiritual adversaries, emphasizing that God cares for those who are faithful and that enduring trials leads to spiritual growth and ultimate glory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Peter, 1st
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8367 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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