Description
Book SynopsisThis commentary on Paul s highly autobiographical letter to the Galations traces the history of the book s reception through the ages.
Trade Review“John Riches’ contribution to this excellent series is a well-focused, rich collection of work from key writers on Galatians from Marcion to the present day.” Journal for the Study of the New Testament
“An invaluable treasure trove of carefully selected interpretations, but more important is the overall picture that it paints of the extensive dialogue about Galatians, and the questions the book raises about the relationship between the text and its readers.” Ecclesiastical History
“This book is such a useful and admirable work of scholarship that I hesitate to find any fault with it.” Catholic Biblical Quarterly
Table of ContentsSeries Editors' Preface ix
Preface xi
List of Abbreviations xv
Introduction: Aims and Method, Summary of Findings, Galatians as a 'World- Building' Text 1
Galatians 1:1-9: The Beginning of Paul's Argument 66
Galatians 1:10-24: Paul Argues for His Independence as an Apostle (I); The 'Conversion' of Paul the Jew 83
Galatians 2:1-10: Paul Argues for His Independence as an Apostle (II); The Conference at Jerusalem 96
Galatians 2:11-21: Justifi cation by Faith: The New Life in Christ 105
Galatians 3:1-14: Life in the Spirit Contrasted with Living under the Curse of the Law 144
Galatians 3:15-29: The Purpose of the Law and the New Life of Sonship of God 188
Galatians 4:1-20: Paul Contrasts the Galatians' Present State as Christians with Their Former Lives 214
Galatians 4:21-31: A Concluding Allegory 227
Galatians 5: The New Life of Faith 245
Galatians 6: New Creation: Life Beyond the Law 284
Glossary 302
Works Cited 309
Illustrations 319
Index 320
