Simon, son of John, receives from Jesus the epithet Peter (rock). Under this name, the fisherman of the Sea of Galilee appears as one of the first and closest followers of Jesus. The texts portray him as a spokesman, confessor and go-getter, denier on Good Friday and witness on Easter morning. Later he assumes responsibility as organizer, preacher and mediator. Thus a multifaceted and ambivalent picture of this special disciple of Jesus emerges. Is...