Four Times Peter: Portrayals of Peter in the Four Gospels and at Philippi »

This very clearly written book brings forward important new perspectives regarding the role of Peter in each Gospel. Four Times Peter will be a significant text for courses on the Gospels and an invaluable resource for five-part parish study programs.

About the Author:
Richard J. Cassidy is Professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan

Dedication     ix
Preface     xi
Aspects of Narrative Criticism and the Four Gospels     1
Aspects of Narrative Criticism     1
The Various Readers/Hearers of the Gospels     6
The Sequence and Authorship of the Gospels     9
The Structure of This Book     10
Peter in Mark's Gospel     13
The Future-Oriented Character of Mark's Gospel     13
Jesus and his Mission According to Mark     14
The Disciples of Jesus in Mark     17
Peter During the Time of Jesus' Public Ministry     21
Peter and the Risen Jesus     32
Summary of Mark's Portrayal of Peter     33
Peter in Luke's Gospel     36
The Future-Oriented Character of Luke's Gospel     36
Jesus and his Mission According to Luke     37
The Disciples and Apostles of Jesus in Luke     40
Peter During the Time of Jesus' Public Ministry     44
Peter and the Risen Jesus     53
Summary of Luke's Portrayal of Peter     55
Peter in Matthew's Gospel     57
The Future-Oriented Character of Matthew's Gospel     57
Jesus and his Mission According to Matthew     58
The Disciples of Jesus inMatthew     63
Peter During the Time of Jesus' Public Ministry     67
Peter and the Risen Jesus     82
Summary of Matthew's Portrayal of Peter     83
Peter in John's Gospel     85
The Future-Oriented Character of John's Gospel     85
Jesus and his Mission According to John     85
The Disciples of Jesus in John     87
The Beloved Disciple     92
Peter During the Time of Jesus' Public Ministry     95
Peter and the Risen Jesus     101
Summary of Peter's Portrayal in John     107
The Reception of the Four Gospels at Philippi     109
Philippi and the Christian Community at Philippi     109
Images of Peter from Paul's Writings     112
The Arrival of the Gospels at Philippi     114
Concluding Reflections     125
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