The Letters to Timothy and Titus (New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT))

The most accessible most broadly pitched full-length commentary on Timothy and Titus this NICNT volume explores Pauls 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 Towners 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 Towners commentary on Timothy and Titus is sure to become a standard reference for busy pastors students and scholars.