"Victuals' search for the truth about his mysterious transformation leads him back home and pits him against his former friend and mentor, King Erzats -- a monarch whose dark obsession with cheating death threatens his kingdom's stability and the life of Victuals' beloved, Princess Cyrene."--Back cover.

A thorough and insightful commentary on Paul's letter to his coworker Timothy, which the apostle wrote before and during Nero's persecution. Spencer carefully examines each part of the letter and relates it to the overall flow of the argument and in light of the larger biblical, historical, social, and cultural contexts. How Paul's writing related to the ancient communities is highlighted in the light of original data gleaned from her explorations on location in Crete, Ephesus, and Rome. In addition, Paul's rhetorical and ministry strategies, especially as they relate to women and their role in the church, are explored. Throughout, Spencer presents an in-depth exegesis in a readable format enhanced by forty years of ministry.