First and Second Timothy and Titus: Interpretation, a Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching

By Thomas C. Oden

Book Overview

Thomas Oden provides a modern commentary on the pastoral letters grounded in the classical, consensual tradition of interpretation. Oden uses the best and most accurate research concerning the historical, literary, and philological aspects of the pastoral letters. He addresses tough issues: the role of women in worship, problems of the rich and poor, the relation between servants and masters, policies concerning support of elderly widows, and how to handle church disruptions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804231435
• ISBN13: 9780804231435
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A standout commentary on the pastorals

This is a tremendous addition to the literature on the pastorals. Oden is a top-notch evangelical scholar who is not afraid to cut through the fog and carefully, logically analyze a text. In particular, his analysis of authorship is refreshing in its simplicity and clarity as he makes a compelling argument for Pauline authorship. Oden is the series editor for IVP's Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, so is uniquely qualified to draw upon historical interpretation in his exegesis. If you must chose only one commentary on the pastorals, I would suggest this one.