The Letters to Timothy And Titus

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"The most accessible, most broadly pitched full-length commentary on Timothy and Titus, this NICNT volume explores Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus within their historical, religious, and cultural settings." In his introduction, Philip Towner sets out the rationale for his historical approach, questions certain assumptions of recent critical scholarship, and establishes the uniqueness and individuality of each letter. Towner's work displays interaction with four recent major commentaries on these Pauline letters. Centered on a translation of the Greek text and including thorough footnotes, bibliographical citations, and indexes, Towner's commentary on Timothy and Titus is sure to become a standard reference for busy pastors, students, and scholars. Table of Contents I Introduction and agenda 1 II The letters to Timothy and Titus in the earliest centuries 3 III Readings of the letters in the modern era : interpretive options and the authorship question 9 IV Reading the letters in historical context 27 V Paul and the letters to Timothy and Titus : defining the parameters 83 The first letter to Timothy I Opening greeting (1:1-2) 93 II Body of the letter (1:3-6:21A) 104 III Closing benediction (6:21B) 435 The second letter to Timothy I Opening greeting (1:1-2) 439 II Body of the letter (1:3-4:18) 444 III Final instructions and personal information (4:9-18) 618 IV Closing greetings, instructions, and blessing (4:19-22) 649 The letter to Titus I Sources of background information on Crete 659 II Opening greeting (1:1-4) 662 III Body of the letter (1:5-3:11) 676 IV Personal notes and instructions (3:12-14) 799 V Final greetings and benediction (3:15) 804