1 Peter: Sources and Comparison with Other Early Jewish Literature The purpose of the First Letter of Peter is exhortation directed to “the exiles of the Dispersion” in Asia Minor in order that they “stand fast” in God’s grace in the face of persecution. First Peter* draws directly and indirectly from a number of sources and traditions. The Hebrew Bible plays a prominent role in the epistle. The short letter includes dozens of citations and allusions to the Hebrew… https://bijbelvorser.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/1-peter-sources-and-comparison-with-other-early-jewish-literature/