The Letters to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon

by William Barclay

Overview

These oft-neglected New Testement books actually deal with topics that should be of great interest to today's readers. As with his other books and about which millions of readers can testify, William Barclay displays a remarkable writing talent that combines a profound mastery of the ancient languages with the wider conversation of secular literature and a deep devotion to scripture. For almost fifty years and for millions of readers, the Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal help for both devotional and serious Bible study. Now, with the release of the New Daily Study Bible, a new generation will appreciate the wisdom of William Barclay. With clarification of less familiar illustrations and inclusion of more contemporary language, the New Daily Study Bible will continue to help individuals and groups discover what the message of the New Testament really means for their lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781611640267
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	11/30/2003
Series:	The New Daily Study Bible
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	910,242
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today. His most popular work, the Daily Study Bible, has been translated into over a dozen languages and has sold more than ten million copies around the world.

Read an Excerpt

The two letters to Timothy and the letter to Titus have always been regarded as forming a separate group, different from the other letters of Paul. The most obvious difference is that they, along with the little letter to Philemon, are written to individuals, whereas all other Pauline letters are written to churches. The Muratorian Canon, which was the earliest official list of New Testament books, says that they were written ‘from personal feeling and affection’. They are private rather than public letters. In one respect, this little letter to Philemon is unique. It is the only private letter of Paul which we possess. Doubtless Paul must have written many private letters; but, of them all, only Philemon has survived. Quite apart from the grace and the charm which pervade it, this fact gives it a special significance.