He was the man Christ chose to lead His beloved disciples-a fiery Galilean fisherman, strong and tough, a natural leader and a devout Jew. But what do we really know about the teachings of this man called Simon but renamed Peter (Rock) by Jesus? And what significance do his inspired words have for believers today?

Available for the first time on CD, Scott Hahn's The First Epistle of Peter unpacks practical instructions on how to live a holy life from the inspired writings of our first pope. As Scott Hahn reveals how this inspired book teaches modern believers about the faith, you'll discover many scriptural blessings that are as applicable to your life today as they were to St. Peter's original 1st century audience. Scott Hahn's brilliant commentary shows how Peter teaches that Christianity is absolutely unique, but also how he uses images and examples from Exodus, the Psalms and Isaiah to show that what we believe as Christians was first attested to by the Old Testament prophets.

Scott Hahn's unique theological approach makes the pages of this inspired letter truly come alive. In this fast-paced series you'll discover the root of the Church in the Old Testament Covenant of David and how St. Peter and his successors are the literal fulfillment of the office of prime minister in the Davidic Kingdom. You'll also learn why Catholics are called to live a holy life like the ancient exiles of Israel and why God takes His wayward people through earthly pain in order to prepare them to enter into heavenly bliss.

As you listen to this exciting Bible study you'll experience this familiar biblical letter in ways you never expected! Dr. Hahn's profound teaching will uncover insights into life and faith that will simply take your breath away. As Scott unveils the Prince of Apostles' teaching on the relationship of the Church to secular society you'll discover Catholicism's age-old evangelistic strategy to sanctify the secular order and bring the Lordship of Christ to bear on every earthly institution.

Unquestionably addressed to believers of all times, this truly Catholic epistle demonstrates why God chose an ordinary man with ordinary faults to be the prince of the apostles-to give us an enduring example of grace working in us! Order Scott Hahn's The First Epistle of Peter now on four CDs (or cassettes) and put the wisdom of the "Rock" to work in your life.

Discover:

• How 1st Peter is truly addressed to believers of all times
• Why Catholics are the new "exiles of the dispersion"
• How the Church is the New Israel
• Why the world abuses people who are doing good
• What it is that makes Christianity absolutely unique
• Why authentic Catholic ecclesiology is based on Christology
• Why we are a priestly people by virtue of our baptism
• How we are taken out of Satan's Kingdom and into the Family of God
• Why marriage is the one institution from human life that is sacred
• How all believers add to the foundation that is Christ
• Why suffering is an essential part of our sanctification
• How the Church is a royal priesthood