1&2 Peter were written to Christians (likely Jewish) scattered across five Roman Provinces: “To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia” (1 Pet. 1:1). All of these provinces were in what is today Turkey.
The landscape of Cappadocia is fascinating. Ancient volcanic matter covered the area. When wind and rain eroded away the softer elements, the harder material was left behind, causing some really unusual formations.
Formations characteristic of Cappadocia. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
So when you pick up your New Testament to read the epistles of Peter, remember that some of his readers lived in this area.
Cappadocia. In NT times, a Roman Province. Currently in Turkey. BibleAtlas.com
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