II Peter
Definition
Proper noun: * The Second Epistle of Peter: The 22nd book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible, traditionally ascribed to the apostle Peter. It is a general epistle (letter) written to early Christian communities, warning against false teachers and emphasizing the certainty of Christ's return and final judgment.
Usage
- As a proper noun (book title): The word "II Peter" functions exclusively as the title of a specific biblical book. It is always capitalized.
- The themes of false doctrine and eschatology are prominent in II Peter.
- Many scholars compare the warnings in II Peter to those in the Epistle of Jude.
Advanced Usage
- "The Second Epistle of Peter": This is the formal, full title of the book and is often used in academic or formal religious contexts interchangeably with "II Peter" or "2 Peter."
- Her thesis focused on the authorship debates surrounding The Second Epistle of Peter.
Variants and Related Words
- 2 Peter: An alternative, numerically identical form of the title.
- The Second Letter of Peter: A common descriptive alternative to the title.
- First Peter (I Peter): The preceding book in the New Testament, also traditionally attributed to Peter.
Synonyms
- The Second Epistle General of Peter: A less common formal synonym.
Noun
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the second New Testament book traditionally attributed to Saint Peter the Apostle
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