A practical commentary, upon the two first chapters of the first epistle general of St. Peter. By the most reverend Dr. Robert Leighton, some-time ... death, at the request of his friends

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by Robert Leighton

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Genres: Christian, Theology

518 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1999

About the author

Robert Leighton (1611 – 25 June 1684) was a Scottish prelate and scholar, best known as a church minister, Bishop of Dunblane, Archbishop of Glasgow, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1653 to 1662.

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Reviews

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though this book includes two separate commentaries, it's centered on Leighton's work on 1 Peter.

Robert Leighton was Principal and Professor of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh in the mid-17th century. He was later appointed Archbishop of Glasgow.

His writing is surprisingly modern and easy to read—no archaic anachronisms. While he goes through the text verse by verse, there is very little technical analysis of the words and language. It's entirely pastoral in nature. So much so that it could be read as a daily devotional.

Griffith Thomas's commentary on 2 Peter is tucked in at the end, only a few pages really, written in bullet point format. It's short but hearty. He offers valuable insights which could well serve as an outline for sermon preparation.

Two commentaries, two styles, both recommended as long as they're approached with proper expectations.

[The other John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one's a twofer--two classic commentaries by two different authors in one book. Rev. Thomas' outline of 2nd Peter was terse, to the point and kind of meh. Perhaps my reception of his work suffered because he had to follow Rev. Leighton. Archbishop Leighton did a phenomenal job of studying 1st Peter. He pulls apart the text phrase by phrase, connecting them to other scripture passages and the Christian's daily walk with Christ. I can see why they bothered to republish it over 300 years after it was written.