Identifying the Faithful Sayings in the Pastoral Epistles

It has long been a matter of dispute whether the formula πίστός ό λόγος introduces or follows the words to which it refers, and therefore which sayings are in fact 'faithful'. This article presents form-critical arguments to show that the formula always introduces its saying. In some cases...

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Main Author: Campbell, R. Alastair (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 1994
In: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 1994, Volume: 16, Issue: 54, Pages: 73-86
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Summary:It has long been a matter of dispute whether the formula πίστός ό λόγος introduces or follows the words to which it refers, and therefore which sayings are in fact 'faithful'. This article presents form-critical arguments to show that the formula always introduces its saying. In some cases this involves re-identifying the saying itself, and in particular it is argued that 1 Tim. 3.16 is a faithful saying that has been separated from its formula because of the way in which the letter has been composed. In origin the sayings are catechetical maxims formulated by Paul's successors to encapsulate his teaching.
ISSN:1745-5294
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0142064X9401605404