2 Timothy
By: Craig A. Smith
Series: Readings--a new biblical commentary; Readings--a new biblical commentary
Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Sheffield
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781910928042; 9781910928059
Subjects: Authorship; Criticism, interpretation; Bible
Other titles: Two Timothy
Description: In the last 150 years 2 Timothy has been the object of much scholarly scrutiny, especially over the questions of its authorship and the historical situation it presupposes. Though a few scholars today accept Pauline authorship, most have supported the view that 2 Timothy is pseudonymous, written sometime after the death of Paul. In this commentary, Smith straddles the fine line between Pauline authorship and pseudonymity, proposing that Paul is the author but that Luke is a significant contributing amanuensis.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-186) and index.