The Pastoral Epistles Through the Centuries

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

Series Editors’ Preface. Introduction. Historical Overview. The Interpretations. Areas of Interpretive Interest. . The Commentary. 1 Timothy 1. The Salutation (1:1-2; 2 Tim 1-2; Titus 1:1-4). The Opponents: Speculators (1:3-7; 4:1-5, 7; Titus 3:9). The Opponents: On The Law (1:8-11). ‘Paul’ (1:12-17; Titus 3:3-4). The Opponents: Excommunication (1:18-20; 2 Tim 2:17; 4:14-15). 1 Timothy 2. The Church: Politics (2:1-2; Titus 3:1). Theological Speculation: Christ as Mediator (2:4-6). Women: Silence in The Church (2:8-14). 1 Timothy 3. The Church: Bishops and Deacons (3:1-13; 5:1, 17; Titus 1:5-9). Theological Speculation: The Mystery (3:14-16). 1 Timothy 4. The Opponents: End Times (4:1-10; 2 Tim 3:1). 1 Timothy 5. Women: Widows (5:1-10). The Church: Elders (5:17-22; Titus 1:5). Timothy (5:23-25). 1 Timothy 6. The Church: Slaves (6:1-2; Titus 2:9). The Church: Wealthy Christians (6:6-10, 17-19). Theological Speculation: God’s Dwelling and Being (6:12-16; 1 Tim 1:17). The Opponents: Dissent (6:2b-5, 20). 2 Timothy 1. The Thanksgiving (1:3-7). Timothy: Ordination (1:6-8; 1 Tim 1:18, 4:14-15). Theological Speculation: God’s Plan (1:9-10; 4:1, 8; 1 Tim 6:14; Titus 1:2; 3:4-5). ‘Paul’ (1:13-18; 4:11, 19). 2 Timothy 2. The Church: Pauline Succession (2:1-2). The Church: Christian Soldiers (2:3-7). ‘Paul’: The Gospel (2:8-10). Theological Speculation: Divine Consistency (2:11-13; Titus 1:2). The Opponents (2:14-18). The Church: A Large House (2:19-26). 2 Timothy 3. The Opponents: Home Breakers (3:1-9). ‘Paul’: Suffering (3:10-13). The Church: Scripture (2:14-17). 2 Timothy 4. The Opponents: Entertaining Teachers (4:1-4). ‘Paul’: The Good Fighter (4:6-8; cf. 1 Tim 1:18; 6:12; 2 Tim 2:5). Conclusion and Greetings (4:9-22). Titus 1. The Salutation (1:1-4; 2 Tim 1:9). The Opponents: Cretan Liars (1:9-16). Titus 2. The Church: A Household Code (2:2-10). Theological Speculation: Christ the God (2:11-14). Titus 3. The Church: Baptism (3:1-11). The Opponents: And Also Some Friends (3:10-11, 13). . Conclusion. Brief Biographies. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index