2 Timothy

Opening up the Bible

by Peter J. Williams

2 Timothy is the last letter the apostle Paul ever wrote, and it contains his final counsel to Christian believers. From his opening wordsGrace, mercy and peaceto his closing blessingGrace be with youhis letter tersely counsels young Timothy what to do in the light of influences and pressures believers face as they live for God in difficult times. This easy-to-read guide to Paul's letter may be used for group or individual study.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Dr. Peter Williams is the current Warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge, UK. In addition, he serves as Affiliated Lecturer for the University of Cambridge and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Aberdeen. His research includes the early history of translation with particular focus on translation of the Bible and textual criticism. He resides in Cambridge with his wife and two children.

History:
Senior Lecturer in New Testament, University of Aberdeen, 2005-2007
Lecturer in New Testament, University of Aberdeen, 2003-2005
Research Fellow in Old Testament, Tyndale House, Cambridge, 1998-2003
Affiliated Lecturer in Hebrew and Aramaic, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Cambridge, 1998-2003
Research Assistant, the Semantics of Ancient Hebrew Database Project, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, 1997-1998