1-2 Timothy & Titus: A Commentary on the New Testament

by Philip H. Towner

Book Overview

Philip H. Towner highlights the timeliness of the pastoral epistles of 1-2 Timothy and Titus for Christians today--sorting through questions about leadership and authority, wealth and materialism, the lure of the cults, the role of women in the church, and even the validity of the institution of marriage.

• 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.