Robert Leighton (1) (1611–1684)

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 show more after it was written.
--J. show less

A *readable* commentary. Leighton was the best of the episcopal ministers in Scotland around the time of the Covenanters, and this is his best known work.

He works through each of the chapters in 1 Peter, verse by verse, and although the level of detail can be quite challenging at times, the insights which he presents are always intended to inspire the reader to greater love and devotion to the Saviour.

One of his main themes is the perspective which a Christian should have towards their day show more to day lives here on earth - he continually emphasises the need to look at "time" through the filter of "eternity," remembering that those who know God have infinitely beautiful and worthwhile things to occupy their thoughts with, rather than fretting about what goes on here on the earth. 'Unto you therefore who believe, he is precious ...' show less