Book Written: 65 A.D. according to Baker but HC puts the date later at 90 A.D. to 110 A.D.
Time Period/Setting: Paul is thought to have written this letter from Macedonia to his friend and colleague, Timothy, who was in Ephesus leading the Christian church there.
Title: HC is considerably more circumspect than Baker about the authorship of this letter as well as 2 Timothy and Titus.
The problem that Timothy faces is primarily false teachings about Christ. Paul gives advice on church leadership and has some more comments about the submission of women, Chapter 2, and the role of young widows, Chapter 5 which are kind of interesting. Baker describes the letter as "a marvelous blend of practical advice from the Apostle of the Gentiles." HC emphasizes more the Hellenistic influences in the writing.
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