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The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 61: 1 Timothy
The Challoner Revision
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Epistle_to_Timothy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
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| Summary |
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 61: 1 Timothy" is a religious text attributed to St. Paul, likely written during the early Christian period. It is structured as an epistle, focusing specifically on guidance for Timothy, a young bishop in Ephesus, regarding church leadership, doctrine, and moral conduct. The primary topic centers around the responsibilities and challenges of church leadership, as well as exhortations for personal faith and piety. In this epistle, St. Paul addresses Timothy with affection, reminding him of his duties and encouraging him to uphold sound doctrine while warning against false teachings. The letter covers various topics including the qualifications for church leaders, the importance of prayer, and the role of women in the church, emphasizing modesty and good works. St. Paul also advises against the pitfalls of wealth and materialism, urging Timothy and the church community to remain steadfast in faith and charitable deeds. The overall message of the letter underscores a commitment to sound teaching and moral integrity within the Christian community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Timothy, 1st
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8361 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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