A fresh scholarly look at the apostle Peter and his significance in the early church and beyond   Long overshadowed by the apostle Paul, Peter has received increased scholarly attention of late. Building on that resurgence of interest, nineteen internationally prominent scholars of early Christian history examine and reassess the historical Peter and his significance, offering a comprehensive view of Peter through analysis both of New Testament texts and of noncanonical literature.     CONTRIBUTORS Sean A. Adams Timothy D. Barnes Markus Bockmuehl Helen K. Bond Finn Damgaard Paul Foster Seán Freyne Paul A. Hartog Larry W. Hurtado Peter Lampe Jonathan W. Lo John R. Markley Tobias Nicklas Matthew V. Novenson Paul Parvis William Rutherford Todd D. Still Jason S. Sturdevant Margaret H. Williams Journal for the Study of The New Testament Booklist "Applicable across the canonical post-canonical divide, this fascinating proposal relates to calls for the recognition of other forms of trans-textual 'discourse marker' in early Christian studies." Review of Biblical Literature "This remarkable collection of essays is enthusiastically recommended for its far-reaching scope and its foundational nature. . . . A springboard for anyone looking to research Peter so as to understand better the 'underestimated' and often-overlooked first apostle." Judith Lieu — University of Cambridge "This rich collection of essays makes a significant contribution to the growing interest in the 'after-life' as well as the 'real life' of the founding figures of the Jesus movement and of early Christianity. The breadth of topics and the variety of scholarly perspectives hint at the lively conversations that lie behind the essays. Readers will find here much stimulation to probe further into the figure of Peter." Helen K. Bond  is professor of Christian origins and head of the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. She is the author of  Pontius Pilate in History and Interpretation, Caiaphas: High Priest and Friend of Rome?, The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed , and  Jesus: A Very Brief History . She has also acted as historical consultant and contributor for a number of TV programs. Larry Hurtado (1943–2019) was professor emeritus of New Testament language, literature, and theology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He established the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins and also served on the international advisory board for the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts.