A detailed and accessible commentary on the First Epistle to Timothy, providing valuable insight into the development of Paul's argument and his treatment of heresy and the role of women in the church.

A detailed and accessible commentary on the First Epistle to Timothy, providing valuable insight into Paul's treatment of heresy and the role of women. In a thorough and insightful commentary on Paul's letter to his co-worker Timothy, which the Apostle wrote before and during Nero's persecution, Aída Besançon Spencer carefully examines each part of the letter and relates it to the overall flow of the argument and in light of the larger biblical, historical, social, and cultural contexts. How Paul's writing related to the ancient communities is highlighted in the light of original data gleaned from her explorations on location in Ephesus and throughout Greece. In addition, Paul's rhetorical and ministry strategies, especially as they relate to women and their role in the church, are explored. Throughout, Spencer presents an in-depth exegesis in a readable format enhanced by forty years of ministry.