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1 and 2 Timothy and Titus Robert W. Wall with Richard B. Steele.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Two horizons New Testament commentaryPublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. c2012Description: xvi, 416 pages 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780802825629
  • 0802825621
Other title:
  • First and Second Timothy and Titus
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BS2735.53 .W35 2012
Contents:
Introduction. A canonical approach to the Pastoral Epistles -- The canonization of the Pauline letter collection -- Reading the Pastoral Epistles with the Acts of the Apostles -- The rule of faith in theological interpretation -- Three cases in point -- 1 Timothy -- Case study : John Wesley and the early Methodist societies -- 2 Timothy -- Case study : John William Fletcher : John Wesley's designated successor -- Titus -- Case study : Phoebe Palmer and the Wesleyan Holiness Movement.
Summary: This commentary on 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus by Robert Wall powerfully demonstrates the ongoing relevance and authority of the Pastoral Epistles for the church today. Wall uniquely employs an apostolic "Rule of Faith" methodology for interpreting these texts as sacred Scripture. Three successive historical case studies by Richard Steele vividly instantiate key themes of the Pastorals. This innovative yet reverent volume will help revive the interest of students, pastors, and other Christian leaders in the Pastoral Epistles. - Back cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-53) and indexes.

Introduction. A canonical approach to the Pastoral Epistles -- The canonization of the Pauline letter collection -- Reading the Pastoral Epistles with the Acts of the Apostles -- The rule of faith in theological interpretation -- Three cases in point -- 1 Timothy -- Case study : John Wesley and the early Methodist societies -- 2 Timothy -- Case study : John William Fletcher : John Wesley's designated successor -- Titus -- Case study : Phoebe Palmer and the Wesleyan Holiness Movement.

This commentary on 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus by Robert Wall powerfully demonstrates the ongoing relevance and authority of the Pastoral Epistles for the church today. Wall uniquely employs an apostolic "Rule of Faith" methodology for interpreting these texts as sacred Scripture. Three successive historical case studies by Richard Steele vividly instantiate key themes of the Pastorals. This innovative yet reverent volume will help revive the interest of students, pastors, and other Christian leaders in the Pastoral Epistles. - Back cover.

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