To exhort and reprove
Subtitle: audience response to the chiastic structures of Paul's letter to Titus
By: Paul S. Jeon
Publisher: Pickwick Publications
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Eugene, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 133
ISBN-13: 9781610975056
Subjects: Criticism, interpretation; Chiasmus; Bible
Description: "Paul's letter to Titus is one of the most neglected letters of the New Testament. Many have contended that it is an incoherent letter devoid of a theological message and purpose. This study proposes otherwise, presenting an entirely new structure for Titus that demonstrates how the theme "Exhort and Reprove to Commendable Works according to the Hope of Eternal Life" unfolds through the chiastic structures in the letter. Jeon not only demonstrates the unity of the letter but also invites the reader to explore other ways chiasms can be used to enhance New Testament interpretation. Any intrigued by Titus, and the Pastoral Letters as a whole, will discover herein a unique approach to the letter and a fresh and invigorating interpretation of its underlying message"--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Based on the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Catholic University of America, 2011.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-133).
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The Chiastic Structures of Titus; title: Titus 1:1-4: Paul to Titus according to Faith on the Basis of the Hope of Eternal Life (A); title: Titus 1:5-13a: Exhort with Sound Doctrine and Reprove Opponents (B); title: Titus 1:13b-3.3: Reprove and Exhort with Sound Doctrine as We Await Our Savior (B'); title: Titus 3:4-15: Justified by Grace in Faith according to the Hope of Eternal Life (A'); title: Summary and Conclusion.