Historical context of Titus

Who wrote Titus, when, and to whom — and how that shapes the way we read it today.

Author

Paul

Date written

c. AD 62-64

Original audience

Titus on Crete.

Genre

Epistle / Pastoral

Testament

New Testament

Chapters

3

Background and setting

Church planting on Crete.

Why it matters today

Understanding the world Titus was written into helps us read it on its own terms — and apply it faithfully to our lives now. God spoke through real people, in real history, for the lasting good of His people in every generation.

Read the overview of Titus or jump into chapter 1.