| Aspect |
Details |
| Authorship |
Traditionally attributed to the Apostle Peter, although some scholars debate this, suggesting it may have been written by a follower of Peter or another early Christian leader. |
| Date of Writing |
Likely written between A.D. 65 and 68, possibly close to Peter's martyrdom. |
| Audience |
Primarily addressed to early Christians in Asia Minor who were facing false teachings and needed encouragement to hold firm to their faith. |
| Purpose |
To warn against false teachers and heresies, to affirm the truth of apostolic teaching, and to encourage believers to grow in their faith and righteousness. |
| Main Themes |
Vigilance against false teachings, the certainty of Christ's return, the importance of godly living, the authority of scripture, and the reality of divine judgment. |
| Historical Background |
Written during a time of significant persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire, particularly under Emperor Nero. The letter reflects the urgency and seriousness of maintaining doctrinal purity and ethical integrity. |
| Canonization |
2 Peter was one of the later books to be universally accepted into the Christian canon due to debates about its authorship. However, it was eventually recognized as authentic and inspired by the early Church Fathers. |
| Writing Style |
The epistle has a more formal and structured style compared to 1 Peter, possibly indicating a different scribe or secretary. |
