Titus
This pastoral epistle was probably written between AD 63–65. The circumstances, content, and organization of Titus are similar to those of 1 Timothy. The two books were probably written about the same time. Paul's work with Titus on Crete does not fit into the time covered by the Book of Acts, so it probably occurred after Paul's release from his first imprisonment in Rome.
Major Theme:
Overseeing the Church according to the true faith. As the Church grew, it naturally developed theology and structure and encountered heresy and sub-Christian behavior among its members, as had been prophesied. Paul here advises Titus as he faces these issues. Titus was a Gentile converted to Christ by St. Paul (1:4). After Paul was released from prison in Rome about AD 63, he and Titus visited Crete (1:5). When Paul moved on, he appointed Titus as apostolic overseer there. After Paul left Titus in charge of consolidating and organizing the church on the island of Crete, he found theological problems there similar to those being confronted by Timothy in Asia Minor: elements of Judaism binding Christians, and early gnosticism. But the native culture of Crete was more vicious than those found in Asia Minor. Further, whereas Timothy was restoring order in older 20 year-old churches, Titus was establishing order in younger 2 year-old churches. Today you can visit this website. The traditional site where Titus was martyred and buried is marked by the Basilica of Titus, which was built in the 6th century AD by the emperor Justinian. Some fragments date to the 2nd century AD, indicating this was the site of an earlier building. Still visible are the cross floor-plan, the central apse and the barrel-vault construction. https://www.bibleplaces.com/gortyn-crete/?srsltid=AfmBOoq4fuVbWTxu_f4fJHn0yPoZ1KBHaQ55-q5SuudryiHS63-zC9C2
Title - Thesis | Scroll | Short Description | Synthesis 2nd Temple | Antithesis | Synthesis Apostolic | Synthesis Amoraim | Continent Origin | Southern Worldview | Northern Worldview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Titus | Scroll 93 | Clergy and Laity | Epistle to Titus | Pros Titon | Doctrine | NA | Europe | Pastoral Epistle | Epistle |
Category Reference Guide
Title/Thesis - The name of the book in American English
Synthesis 2nd Temple - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from 2nd temple Judaism up to the 1st century
Antithesis - The name of the book in another language
Synthesis Apostolic - The identity of the book in order of its presentation according to Tradition in the church after the 3rd century
Synthesis Amoraim - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from Tannaim up to the 5th century
Continent Origin - Continent from where the Text Type Source comes from
Southern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. South means Africa or Egypt (Alexandrian) such as LXX. South of Palestine.
Northern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. North means Asia or Persia (Babylonian) such as Masoretic. North of Palestine.
Here are additional resources for those who want to continue learning and exploring:
Link to some reference to a sermon on Titus