Constructing the economic–historic context of 1 Peter: Exploring a methodology

Abstract

This article explored a methodology to construct the economic–historic context of the addressees of 1 Peter, which could serve as basis for an economic interpretation of 1 Peter and other New Testament books. After discussing 1 Peter as letter, external sources were used to construct the economic–historic context of the addressees of 1 Peter. This construction was then refined utilising the letter itself, by identifying, categorising and interpreting the economically relevant portions of 1 Peter. Finally, the economic–historic context of the addressees of 1 Peter was concluded and the method summarised.

How to cite this article: Janse van Renseburg, F., 2011, ‘Constructing the economic–historic context of 1 Peter: Exploring a methodology’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 67(1), Art. #939, 11 pages. DOI: 10.4102/hts.v67i1.939