TY - BOOK AU - Towner,Philip H. TI - The letters to Timothy and Titus T2 - The new international commentary on the New Testament SN - 0802825133 (cloth : alk. paper) AV - BS2735.53 .T69 2006 U1 - 227/.83077 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. KW - Bible KW - N.T KW - Pastoral Epistles KW - Commentaries N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes N2 - The most accessible, most broadly pitched full-length commentary on Timothy and Titus, this NICNT volume explores Paul's three letters to Timothy and Titus within their historical, religious, and cultural settings. In his introduction, 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. Significantly, Towner's work displays unprecedented interaction with four recent major commentaries on these Pauline letters. Centered on an outstanding 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 ER -