Epistle to the Galatians
This commentary aims to make the fruits of modern study of Paul, especially as it bears on the epistle to the Galatians, available to preachers and the non-specialist. It therefore tries on the one hand to keep the needs and interests of modern readers in mind and on the other to be faithful to the insights of scholarship.\ John Ziesler taught in Methodist theological colleges both in New Zealand and the UK.
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This commentary aims to make the fruits of modern study of Paul, especially as it bears on the epistle to the Galatians, available to preachers and the non-specialist. It therefore tries on the one hand to keep the needs and interests of modern readers in mind and on the other to be faithful to the insights of scholarship.John Ziesler taught in Methodist theological colleges both in New Zealand and the UK.
General introductionPrefaceAbbreviationsA note on booksIntroductionCommentary1.1-5Prescript (or salutation)11.6-10Introduction to the theme of the letter51.11-2.14Narration1.11-24How Paul became an apostle82.1-10The meeting at Jerusalem122.11-14The Antioch incident172.15-21The fundamental proposition213.1-4.31The arguments3.1-5First argument, from the Galatians' experience313.6-14Second argument, from Scripture (Abraham)343.15-18Third argument, from human inheritance413.19-25What place for the law?443.26-29Fourth argument, the effect of baptism504.1-7Fourth argument, elaboration and evidence534.8-11Fourth argument, a critical question594.12-20Fifth argument, personal appeal614.21-31Sixth argument, the true descendants of Abraham655.1-6.10Exhortation5.1-12Warning against acceptance of Torah715.13-24Warning against corruption; the guidance of the Spirit795.25-6.10Further exhortation; a series of maxims926.11-18Postscript98Essay I. Galatians then and now105Essay II. Galatians: historical questions111Notes118
