Lexical Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles: First Timothy - Couverture souple

Brannan, Rick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0692681949 ISBN 13 : 9780692681947

Editeur : Appian Way Press, 2016

Synopsis

What Do These Words Really Mean? A Fresh Look at First Timothy

Move beyond glosses—explore how key terms actually function in context.

• Analyzes Greek vocabulary in light of early Jewish and Christian writings

• Features full English quotations from ancient sources, not just footnotes

• Engages the Septuagint, Philo, Josephus, the Apostolic Fathers, and more

• Helps clarify meaning and nuance in difficult or debated passages

• A valuable tool for exegesis, sermon prep, or academic study

To responsibly interpret First Timothy, you need more than surface-level word definitions. This lexical commentary examines how key Greek terms are used across a wide body of literature—from the New Testament and Septuagint to the Apostolic Fathers, Pseudepigrapha, Philo, and Josephus.

Rather than merely citing references, Rick Brannan includes full translated excerpts so readers can engage the context directly. Each entry offers theological insight and interpretive clarity, especially where word choice shapes how the letter should be understood and taught.

Whether you're wrestling with famously difficult texts or seeking a deeper grasp of Pauline vocabulary, this commentary is a practical, informed companion for students, pastors, and scholars alike.

Rick Brannan has produced a robust and rigorous exegetical introduction to First Timothy. This book is a great guide to the nuances of the Greek text that interpreters need to grapple with as they attempt to interpret this letter. Whether it is women “saved through childbirth” or how “you will save both yourself and your hearers,” Brannan shows you what you need to know as you wrestle with First Timothy. — Dr. Michael F. Bird (PhD University of Queensland) is Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia.

Rick Brannan’s methodology for these word studies in First Timothy opens new semantic vistas because he takes into account the usage of the Greek words in contemporary Koine works like the Pseudepigrapha and Josephus. Furthermore, he illustrates the “effective” use of these lexemes in the Apostolic Fathers as well. He is careful not to be guilty of anachronism in the latter practice but simply illustrates how the word was understood in Christian literature written soon after the Pastorals. In some ways, this is a ground-breaking approach that deserves serious consideration by other commentators on the sacred text. — Dr. William Varner is Professor of Bible and Greek at The Master's College.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Rick Brannan is the general editor of the Lexham English Septuagint, translator of The Apostolic Fathers in English, and author of Greek Apocryphal Gospels, Fragments, and Agrapha. He recently published a guide to Advent called Anticipating His Arrival. Rick also writes a regular column on the Church Fathers for Bible Study Magazine.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Appian Way Press
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0692681949
• ISBN 13: 9780692681947
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 360
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