Introduction: Reading the Teachings on Riches in 1 Timothy
View 1: Consistent with New Testament Teachings on Riches
View 2: Inconsistent with Other New Testament Teachings on Riches
View 3: Alternating in Relationship to Other New Testament Teachings on Riches
Scope and Aim of the Book
1. Ephesiaca by Xenophon of Ephesus and Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation
Ephesiaca by Xenophon of Ephesus
Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation
2. The Social Setting and Cultural Rules of the Wealthy in Ephesus in the First Century C.E.
The Wealthy in Ephesus, The First and Greatest Metropolis of Asia
Cultural Rules, the Wealthy in Ephesus, and Ephesiaca
Sitz im Leben for the Wealthy in Ephesus in Light of Ephesiaca
3. Wealth, Women, and 1 Timothy 2:9–15
Inner Texture of 1 Timothy 2:9–10
Intertexture
Ideological Texture
Sacred Texture
Reading 1 Timothy 2:9–15 in Light of Ephesiaca
4. Greed, Stewardship, and 1 Timothy 3:1–13
Inner Texture of 1 Timothy 3:1–13
Intertexture Analysis
Ideological Texture
Sacred Texture
Reading 1 Timothy 3:1–13 in Light of Ephesiaca
5. Slaves, Masters, and 1 Timothy 6:1–2a
Inner Texture of 1 Timothy 6:1–2a
Intertexture
Ideological Texture
Sacred Texture
Reading 1 Timothy 6:1–2a in Light of Ephesiaca
6. False Teachers, Godliness, and 1 Timothy 6:2b–10
Inner Texture of 1 Timothy 6:2b–10
Intertexture
Ideological Texture
Sacred Texture
Reading 1 Timothy 6:2b–10 in Light of Ephesiaca
7. Wealthy Ephesians, Real Life, and 1 Timothy 6:17–19
Inner Texture of 1 Timothy 6:17–19
Intertexture
Ideological Texture
Sacred Texture
Reading 1 Timothy 6:17–19 in Light of Ephesiaca
Summary and Conclusion
Bibliography
Index of Ancient and Modern Authors
Index of Scripture
Index of Other Ancient Sources