Prof. Mark M. YarbroughPaul's Utilization of Preformed Traditions in 1 Timothy
An evaluation of the Apostle's literary, rhetorical, and theological tactics
Mark M. Yarbrough is a Vice President for Communications, Associate Academic Dean and Assistant Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX, USA
1. Introduction (Scope, Focus, Need, Organization, Limitations)
2. Taxonomy and Identification Criteria for Preformed Traditions
Taxonomy
Pauline Taxonomical Examples
Identification Criteria
Synthesis and Preferential Criteria
Methodology of Criteria Identification and Evaluation
Method of Evaluation
3. Identification of Preformed Traditions in 1 Timothy
1 Timothy Chapter 1
1 Timothy Chapter 2
1 Timothy Chapter 3
1 Timothy Chapter 4
1 Timothy Chapter 5
1 Timothy Chapter 6
4. Paul's Utilization of Preformed Traditions in 1 Timothy
Preformed Traditions and the Strengthening of Literary Cohesion
Preformed Traditions and the Provision of Rhetorical Leverage
Preformed Traditions and the Presentation of Theological Directives against
the Opponents
Preformed Traditions and the Argument of 1 Timothy: Combat Counter-Mission
Doctrine
5. Conclusion