The Pastoral Epistles Through the Centuries

by Twomey, Jay

• ISBN13: 9781405126144
• ISBN10: 1405126140
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-31
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Drawing on scholarly insights and a comprehensive array of texts from the entirety of Christian tradition, The Pastoral Epistles Through the Centuries explores the rich legacy of the Pastorals as it has unfolded over the centuries. Explores the important role of the New Testament letters to Timothy and Titus, known collectively as the Pastoral Epistles, in the development of early Christianity Surveys the many theological, cultural, literary, political, and artistic uses of the Pastorals, and the broader influence these letters have had throughout the ages Considers the Pastorals' complex influence on issues such as church structure and rites, the roles of women in Christian religious life, the authority of scripture, and the development of monastic orders Examines the many ways in which language and concepts from the Pastoral Epistles (such as "fight the good fight" and "the root of all evils") have filtered into our cultural vernacular References the works of major theologians and interpreters from all periods, and places special emphasis on traditionally underrepresented interpreters

Author Biography

Jay Twomey is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Cincinnati. His specialization is in the reception of the Bible in literature and critical theory.

Table of Contents

Series Editors' Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Historical Overview	p. 1
The Interpretations	p. 4
Areas of Interpretive Interest	p. 8
The Commentary	p. 14
1 Timothy 1	p. 16
The Salutation (1:1-2; 2 Tim. 1-2; Titus 1:1-4)	p. 17
The Opponents: Speculators (1:3-7; 4:1-5, 7; Titus 3:9)	p. 19
The Opponents: On the Law (1:8-11)	p. 23
"Paul" (1:12-17; Titus 3:3-4)	p. 25
The Opponents: Excommunication (1:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:17; 4:14-15)	p. 27
1 Timothy 2	p. 32
The Church: Politics (2:1-2; Titus 3:1)	p. 33
Theological Speculation: Christ as Mediator (2:4-6)	p. 36
Women: Silence in the Church (2:8-14)	p. 39
1 Timothy 3	p. 49
The Church: Bishops and Deacons (3:1-13; 5:1, 17; Titus 1:5-9)	p. 49
Theological Speculation: The Mystery (3:14-16)	p. 59
1 Timothy 4	p. 64
The Opponents: End Times (4:1-10; 2 Tim. 3:1)	p. 65
1 Timothy 5	p. 73
Women: Widows (5:1-10)	p. 74
The Church: Elders (5:17-22; Titus 1:5)	p. 83
Timothy (5:23-25)	p. 86
1 Timothy 6	p. 89
The Church: Slaves (6:1-2; Titus 2:9)	p. 90
The Church: Wealthy Christians (6:6-10, 17-19)	p. 95
Theological Speculation: God's Dwelling and Being (6:12-16; 1 Tim. 1:17)	p. 104
The Opponents: Dissent (6:2b-5, 20, 2 Timothy: 12, 14)	p. 110
2 Timothy 1	p. 114
The Thanksgiving (1:3-7)	p. 115
Timothy: Ordination (1:6-8; 1 Tim. 1:18, 4:14-15)	p. 117
Theological Speculation: God's Plan (1:9-10;4:1, 8; 1 Tim. 6:14; Titus 1:2; 3:4-5)	p. 120
"Paul" (1:13-18; 4:11, 19)	p. 125
2 Timothy 2	p. 129
The Church: Pauline Succession (2:1-2)	p. 129
The Church: Christian Soldiers (2:3-7)	p. 132
"Paul": The Gospel (2:8-10)	p. 138
Theological Speculation: Divine Consistency (2:11-13; Titus 1:2)	p. 139
The Opponents (2:14-18)	p. 145
The Church: A Large House (2:19-26)	p. 147
2 Timothy 3	p. 153
The Opponents: Home Breakers (3:1-9)	p. 154
"Paul": Suffering (3:10-13)	p. 158
The Church: Scripture (2:14-17)	p. 160
2 Timothy 4	p. 168
The Opponents: Entertaining Teachers (4:1-4)	p. 168
"Paul": The Good Fighter (4:6-8; cf. 1 Tim. 1:18; 6:12; 2 Tim. 2:5)	p. 175
Conclusion and Greetings (4:9-22)	p. 184
Titus 1	p. 189
The Salutation (1:1-4; 2 Tim. 1:9)	p. 190
The Opponents: Cretan Liars (1:9-16)	p. 191
Titus 2	p. 203
The Church: A Household Code (2:2-10)	p. 203
Theological Speculation: Christ the God (2:11-14)	p. 206
Titus 3	p. 213
The Church: Baptism (3:1-11)	p. 214
The Opponents: And Also Some Friends (3:10-11, 13)	p. 218
Conclusion	p. 226
Brief Biographies	p. 230
Bibliography	p. 236
Index of Biblical References	p. 252
General Index	p. 256
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