The Pastoral Epistles with Philemon & Jude (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible | BTC)
Overview
This volume offers a new interpretation of the theology and the narrative context of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, and Jude. Risto Saarinen makes three unique claims: 1) the Pastoral Epistles need to be understood in terms of character formation and diagnostic language, 2) the treatment of gifts and giving is a prominent feature of the epistles, and 3) a theological exegesis of these books results in a new view regarding the nature of doctrine. This stimulating study is articulate, both its exegesis and systematic theology.
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- Contains an in-depth introduction
- Offers theological analysis of Scripture
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Top Highlights
“The frequent use of materials that stem from the older canonical tradition underlines this twofold aim: the Pastoral Epistles want to continue the apostolic tradition of sound doctrine, but they also want to argue in which ways Christians can live in the broader society so that their conduct can witness to their faith in a constructive manner.” (Page 26)
“Thus Christians are advised to live under the new rule of the gospel and leave the final judgment to God.” (Page 222)
“Jude studies some Jewish texts and applies their message to the present situation of the recipients.” (Page 217)
“The brothers of Jesus are mentioned as missionaries in 1 Cor. 9:5. The” (Page 216)
“This strategy may evoke some hermeneutical speculation” (Page 215)
Saarinen’s commentary does an excellent job of mediating the insights of recent large-scale works in a readable exposition that concentrates on theology. This is a stimulating study that helpfully and sympathetically challenges some traditionalist approaches.
—I. Howard Marshall, emeritus professor of New Testament exegesis, University of Aberdeen
- Title: Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible: The Pastoral Epistles with Philemon & Jude
- Author: Risto Saarinen
- Editor: R. R. Reno
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2008
- Pages: 288