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Synopses
1 and 2 Timothy: These letters plus Titus are generally called the Pastoral Epistles because they are largely taken up with pastoral issues in the church such as the place of women and the behaviour required of bishopss (overseers) and deacons. The feel of these letters is of a settled community of the second generation of [3Christians]3 and Pauline authorship is considered unlikely by many.
1. Term for a worshipping community of Christians.
2. The building in which Christians traditionally meet for worship.
3. The worldwide community of Christian believers.
In certain Christian denominations leader of the Christian community within a geographical area.
Male assistant ministers / helpers, originally with an administrative role.