The Characterization of Peter’s Leadership and Ethics in Acts 1–12, 15: Echoes of the Mebaqqer at Qumran...

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Benea Alukwe

The Characterization of Peter’s Leadership and Ethics in Acts 1–12, 15

Echoes of the Mebaqqer at Qumran

Benea Alukwe

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Langham Academic
31 March 2024

Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts

Series: Studies in New Testament

The world is in desperate need of trustworthy leaders - men and women of character, who demonstrate honesty, humility, courage, and compassion. Such leaders are crucial to the success and stability of governments, corporate bodies, institutions, and faith communities. In this study, Dr. Benea Alukwe explores the principles at work in Peter's leadership of the early church as it transformed from a frightened group of secret disciples into an indestructible force with world-changing potential. Examining the depiction of Peter's character in Acts 1-12 and 15, he demonstrates the parallels between Peter's leadership values and those practiced by the Qumran community as recorded in the Damascus Document. The ethical foundation depicted in both texts offers a powerful counter-cultural narrative of leadership capable of revitalizing nations, societies, and the church itself.

By: Benea Alukwe
Imprint: Langham Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 302g
ISBN: 9781839738470
ISBN 10: 1839738472
Series: Studies in New Testament
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 31 March 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

BENEA ALUKWE has a PhD in biblical studies from Africa International University, Kenya. He is the director of Discipleship College, Kenya, and lectures part-time for Africa International University, Kabarak University, International Leadership University, and PAC University. Involved in ministry for nearly thirty years, he also serves as the lead pastor of Gate of Light Chapel, Mombasa, Kenya.

Reviews for The Characterization of Peter’s Leadership and Ethics in Acts 1–12, 15: Echoes of the Mebaqqer at Qumran

Characterization is a popular way to understand how biblical figures are set forth by the various authors. What is often lacking in these studies is a sense of historical appropriateness. Dr. Alukwe manages to do both in his study on the apostle Peter in Acts, and by doing so furthers our knowledge of both Acts and the Damascus Document of the Qumran community. This study can be applied as a biblical model of how to lead and serve well by simply noting how Peter fulfilled his apostleship. Dirk Jongkind, PhD Academic Vice Principal, Tyndale House, Cambridge, UK In this fresh and interesting study, Dr. Alukwe carefully examines Acts and the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as other ancient writers' discussion of the Essenes, and offers a thoughtful and nuanced comparison which highlights key similarities in the style and manner of leadership by Peter and the Mebaqqer, as well as significant differences that shine fresh light on the distinctives of the two communities. This is a book which will benefit scholars and students of Acts, the early Christians, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Steve Walton, PhD Senior Research Fellow in New Testament, Trinity College, Bristol, UK