Du Toit, Marietjie2007-07-192007-07-192007-03Du Toit, M 2007, 'The expression logikovn ajvdolon gavla as the key to 1 Peter 2:1-3', HTS Theological Studies/Teologiese Studies, vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 221-229. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_hervorm.html]0259-9422http://hdl.handle.net/2263/3068This article argues that the author of 1 Peter uses the expression logikovn ajvdolon gavla not as a reference to the word of God as is suggested by many modern scholars (Achtemeier; Boring), but rather to the whole doctrine of Christ resulting in a new way of life (Jobes). The article consists of an overview of First Peter, its authorship and audience and the characteristics of the letter. It discusses the texts of both 1 Peter 2:1-3 and its influence by LXX Psalm 33.88339 bytesapplication/pdfenReformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretorialogikovn ajvdolon gavla (The Greek words)Bible -- N.T. -- Peter, 1st, II, 1-3 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Article