pt. 1. Peter the rock, Paul, and the gospel tradition. Three questions for Matthew 16:17-19
The message of the "man of rock"
Peter as the "apostolic foundational figure of the church" in the time before Matthew
Mark, the disciple of Peter
The later role of Peter and his conflict with Paul
The unknown years for Peter and his theological and missionary importance
pt. 2. The family of Peter and other apostolic families. Mark and the other evangelists
Paul and the other apostles
Later information about apostolic families
Clement of Alexandria and encratism
Concluding considerations.