The Book Of 1 Peter

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The First Epistle of Peter, usually referred to simply as First Peter and often written 1 Peter, is a book of the New Testament. The author presents himself as Peter the Apostle. The text of the letter includes a statement that implies that it was written from “Babylon”, which is possibly a reference to Rome. The letter is addressed to various churches in Asia Minor suffering religious persecution. Wikipedia contributors. (2021, January 6). First Epistle of Peter. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:09, January 26, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=First_Epistle_of_Peter&oldid=998641007
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