Peter -

Written to encourage Christians facing persecution, emphasizing hope, enduring suffering, and living as "exiles" or "resident aliens" in the world. Peter's Journey from Faith in Jesus to Faith of Jesus

He carried the gospel beyond Israel, ultimately writing letters to believers scattered by persecution in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Written to encourage Christians facing persecution

Tradition dictates that Peter died as a martyr in Rome around 64 CE during Emperor Nero's reign, allegedly crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus. Written to encourage Christians facing persecution