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  1. RICHARD HOLT
    Clovis, NM
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    January 20, 2008
    RICHARD HOLT
    Clovis, NM
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: male
    Towner had already spent many years wrestling with these epistles prior to the completion of this book. He was involved in the production of Marshall's commentary and had written his own full-length commentary in the IVP series. So it is no surprise to find that his NIC work reflects such a high level of competence. The introduction is very detailed and very helpful as is the commentary proper. In many ways this is written in the tradition of Kelly, Guthrie, and Fee, but the space provided allows for a much more in-depth analysis. And while the work of others serves as a foundation for much of what is found here, Towner clearly presents an independent approach as well. Particularly helpful are the remarks concerning the need to examine the Pastoral Epistles individually in addition to considering them as a unit. This is an excellent work and is well worth the price. I recommend it highly.
  2. The Geeky Calvinist
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Needed Commentary
    March 13, 2018
    The Geeky Calvinist
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Three of the hardest books to preach through are the letters to Timothy and Titus. The Letters to Timothy and Titus are an New Testament commentary, written by Phillip H. Towner and published by Eerdmands. Commentaries on the these epistles can be either highly critical or devotional in nature. I therefore was pleasantly surprised when I read Towners work and found it to be more or less on the conservative side while still engaging with high criticism scholarship. It has been a long time since a scholarly mostly conservative work has been published on the Letters to Timothy and Titus and Towner did not disappoint, weighing in at just under 1000 pages.

    This commentary is a newer edition of the famous New International Commentary on the New Testament Series, a series which is synonymous with excellent exegesis and superior application, this volume not only continues this legacy, but truly propels it to new heights. This volume is one of the most articulate and practical commentaries on the one of the books of history which is usually bogged down by from criticism and or long discussions on genocide. Yet while Towner does answer these critical issues, something he does flawlessly by the way, he interacts with critical scholarship in a way most conservative commentators dont. From this it is easy to see why Towner is a highly regarded scholar and superior exegete.

    The Letters to Timothy and Titus has two main sections the typical general introduction, and then followed by a insightful exegetical commentaries on the letters to Timothy and Titus. With regard to the general introduction it is the typical study into the introductory matters of the book and how they relate to the Bible as a whole. This is a serious scholarly work which dives into contextual as well as the as the different methodical approaches to study of this book Towner takes great care in carefully showing the original context of passage while applying it directly to the modern day reader. He does not use his own translation of the Greek text, yet this is not common in the NICNT series as a whole. I do wish though that there was more application to some of the more difficult passages.

    While I disagree with Towner on a few minor issues with regard to New Testament date of writing, the arguments he makes are sound I just adhere to a earlier date of composition. One are I did greatly enjoy is Towner discussion of the offices of the church.

    Towner is innovate in his interpretation and application while staying stalwart in his commitment to orthodoxy. In the vein of recommending, The Letters to Timothy and Titus, to others I would recommend this commentary to pastors and scholars, yet I would highly recommend pastors, such as myself, to pair this scholarly commentary with one that is one that has more of a pastoral tone. There are many commentaries about the letters to Timothy and Titus available at this moment but The Letters to Timothy and Titus of the New International Commentary on the New Testament series is a very scholarly works worthy of your time.

    This book was provided to me free of charge from Eerdmans in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.
  3. Jimmy Reagan
    Leesville, SC
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Impressive!
    July 17, 2017
    Jimmy Reagan
    Leesville, SC
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book by Philip Towner is an impressive entry in the venerated New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT) series. Towner had already published on the Pastorals before this major work, and was known for assisting Howard Marshall on his earlier ICC work. Its clearly a top-5 work on the Pastorals today and is the favorite of many. Even though, I couldnt agree with his egalitarian viewpoint, I cant deny the quality of his scholarship and the skill of writing in this work.

    He provides a huge Introduction running through page 90 with a substantial bibliography preceding it. Though hes not too keen on the label Pastoral Epistles, he sees value in addressing the three letters together and takes that approach in this Introduction. After addressing a few preliminary issues, he jumps into the major division in scholarly discussion on these lettersdid Paul write them, or did even the same author write them ?and he lays out the battle lines clearly. Im more confident of the traditional viewpoints than he is, but I enjoyed his evenhanded explanations. Authorship issues bleed into historical setting and he upholds his quality discussion throughout. He covers theology, structure, and other introductory matters with great depth as well.

    As you would expect in a NICNT volume, the commentary is on the English text with deeper exegetical comments in the footnotes. What you end up with is an usable volume with access to more specialized exegetical matters. The commentary itself is top-notch and enlightening for the reader. Towner used the NICNT format to good advantage and provides us with a volume well worth checking out. I recommend it!

    I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255.
  4. Thankful
    Laguna Hills, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Comprehensive, Detailed and Frustrating
    August 28, 2015
    Thankful
    Laguna Hills, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    In some ways, this is a model commentary. It is as thorough as could be imagined. The high page count is ably used to examine all possible issues. Towner is well schooled in this portion of Scripture and his time spent there is evident throughout. But I am sadly frustrated by his handling of 1 Timothy 2, the well known passage regarding women in the church. It is not that I disagree with his conclusions, although I do. Such disagreements are often productive. It is rather that I am saddened by the argument he has constructed to buttress his position. In this area of the book, he moves from solid ground to speculation and constructs his case upon soft sand. To me, this is a decision that has far reaching repercussions in today's world and the quest for an egalitarian application of Scripture, seemingly at all costs. When ideology dictates to exegesis, the results are tainted.

  5. Kali
    Kalulushi
    Gender: male
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent commentary on the Pastorals.
    August 21, 2012
    Kali
    Kalulushi
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Towner has done a marvellous job in this commentary. This is probably the most exhaustive commentary on the pastorals with more than 900 pages. The arguments are well reasoned and his conclusions worthy of consideration.

    I gave it 4 stars simply because it is not as clearly written as Mounce's commentary and his egalitarian presuppositions are read into 1 Timothy 2:9-15. Mounce's exegesis is more solid.

    Other than that, this is a great commentary on the Pastorals.

    God bless

    Kali
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