1-2 Timothy & Titus: Volume 14

by Philip H. Towner

Book Overview

Questions about the nature of Christian leadership and authority, attitudes toward wealth and materialism, proper responses to cults, the role of women in the church, and even the validity of the institution of marriage are not new. Paul addressed these issues in personal letters to Timothy and Titus as leaders of first-century congregations in Ephesus and Crete. What he had to say to them is as relevant to us as today's newspaper headlines. Throughout...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0062F59N0
• ISBN13: 9780830840144
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"

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From the cover

From the back of the book: In this clear, pastorally oriented commentary, readers will find helpful background material on authorship, date, and purpose, and an overview of theological themes in the Pastoral Epistles. The introductory material is followed by passage-by-passage explanation of the meaning of these letters had for their first-century hearers in order to pave the way for understanding their significance for readers today.