deconstruction

What exactly is “critical scholarship,” and why does it matter when scholars question whether Paul wrote 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus? In this post, I explain how modern critical methods—especially methodological naturalism—shape conclusions about authorship before the evidence is ever examined. If you’ve ever heard, “modern scholarship says Paul didn’t write the Pastorals,” this article will help you understand where that claim comes from and why I remain unconvinced.