The authorship of 1-2 Peter has been a source of much debate—largely due to the fact that Peter is elsewhere referred to as “simple” or “unschooled.” But these arguments ignore the more likely implication that Peter was not “college educated.” He was, however, a businessman (fisherman by trade) which would have required literacy and a knowledge of Greek. Furthermore, Peter specifically mentions that he enlisted the assistance of Silas in writing the letters. Much of 1-2 Peter has been taken out of context in modern times and thus, caused confusion and at times, division. Written to scattered believers in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), these letters address Christians living as exiles in a hostile world and offers practical advice for remaining unpolluted by society. While 1 Peter focuses on encouragement amid suffering, 2 Peter warns against false teachers and urges believers to remain faithful as they await the return of Christ.