Paul`s Utilization of Preformed Traditions in 1 Timothy An Evaluation of the Apostle`s Literary, Rhetorical, and Theological Tactics

includes index and biblioraphy

1. Introduction ........1 2. Taxonomy and Identification criteria for Preformed Traditions ........17 Catechetical .........18 Hymnic ...........21 Taxonomical Summary ................23 Pauline Taxonomical Examples ..........24 Pauline Taxonomical Examples ...............24 Identification Criteria .........30 Synthesis and Preferential Criteria ..............38 Methodology of Criteria identification and Evaluation .............51 3. Identification of Preformed Traditions in I Timothy ..............58 4. Paul`s Utilization of Preformed Traditions in I Timothy ............142 Preformed traditions and the Strengthening of Literacy cohesion .................144 Preformed traditions and the presentation of Theological Directives against the Opponents ..........177 Preformed traditions and the argument of 1 Timothy: Combat Counter-mission Doctrine...........194