answersLogoWhite

0

A:The Epistle to Titus, regarded by nearly all New Testament scholars as a pseudo-Pauline epistle written in the second century, was written to spell out in detail what "Paul" expects, demands, allows and disallows regarding the behaviour of overseers, deacons, widows, women, elders, young men and the slaves in a congregation.

The letter says that Titus had been commissioned as an overseer, or bishop, of a congregation and that Paul was writing to remind him of his instructions. It appears that just as Paul had been an example for him, Titus was to be an example for others who would follow.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Religious Studies

How many pastoral epistles are there?

A:The three pastoral epistles are 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus, so named because they dealt with pastoral issues that emerged in the second century. They are also included among the pseudo-Pauline epistles because they were written in Paul's name, using his authority to have themessage of the pastoral epistles accepted by Christians.


To whom were the pastoral epistles written?

A:1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus are known as the Pastoral epistles because they address pastoral issues that arose in the Church during the second century. Written as if by Paul, they were circulated widely among the early Christian communities.


Who was the young pastor to whom Paul wrote two Epistles?

The young pastor to whom Paul wrote two Epistles was Timothy. Paul wrote the First and Second Epistles to Timothy, providing guidance and encouragement in his ministry.


What are St Paul's Pastoral Epistles?

Another answer from our community:Thirteen epistles in the New Testament are attributed to the apostle Paul. Of these, 7 are regarded as having really been written by Paul (Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Philemon, Galatians, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians): these are often called the Pauline epistles. The 6 epistles that most scholars believe were not really written by Paul are called the pseudo-Pauline epistles.


Who was timothy's successor?

Timothy's successor was Titus, who succeeded him as bishop of the church in Ephesus. Titus is believed to have been a close companion of Paul and is mentioned in several of his letters.

Related Questions

What are the three epistles to Timothy and Titus called and why?

They are known as the pastoral epistles - 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus - to give instructions concerning church order, doctrine, and discipline.


What book comes after Timothy?

Titus follows the two NT epistles to Timothy.


How many pastoral epistles are there?

A:The three pastoral epistles are 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus, so named because they dealt with pastoral issues that emerged in the second century. They are also included among the pseudo-Pauline epistles because they were written in Paul's name, using his authority to have themessage of the pastoral epistles accepted by Christians.


To whom were the pastoral epistles written?

A:1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus are known as the Pastoral epistles because they address pastoral issues that arose in the Church during the second century. Written as if by Paul, they were circulated widely among the early Christian communities.


Is the content of 1 Timothy similar to that of Titus?

A:Yes, there are similarities. Although written as if by the apostle Paul, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus are known collectively to scholars as the Pastoral epistles because they addressed issues that arose in the Church in the first half of the second century. The author wrote a series of epistles allegedly from Paul to Timothy and Titus, setting out the new rules he wished to have implemented as if Paul had given the instructions to Timothy and Titus. He realised that by using Paul's name, the epistles would gain far greater acceptance than if he had acknowledged his own role as author.


What three books of the Bible are called the pastoral epistles?

The pseudo-Pauline Epistles, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus are referred to as the "pastoral epistles" because they show concern for pastoral issues that were being dealt with in the early second century.


What three books were written to young preachers?

The New Testament epistles of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothyand Titus.


What has the author Alfred Edward Humphreys written?

Alfred Edward Humphreys has written: 'The Epistles to Timothy and Titus' -- subject(s): Commentaries, Bible


What is the name of the pastoral epistles?

The letters actually called "the Pastorals" are the pseudo-Pauline epistles, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus. They were written in Paul's name and now known as 'Pastorals' because of their concern with pastoral issues that began to arise in the early part of the second century. They were really encyclicals written to the Church at large, rather than letters to individuals.There are pastoral aspects in the epistles attributed to Peter and John, also regarded as second century pseudepigraphical works.


Was Titus one of Timothy's converts?

No Titus was not converted by Timothy. He was converted by Paul


How many epistles of Timothy are included in the New Testament?

None. There are, however, two epistles (letters) from Paul TO Timothy.


What are the pastorals?

The "pastorals" refers to three epistles attributed to St. Paul but which appear to have been written in the second century CE, because they are concerned with pastoral issues confronting the Church at that time. The pastorals are 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus.