Theology of Paul''s Letter to the Galatians

Recent research into the character of Judaism in the first century has given scholars a new perspective on Paul, seen especially in the case of Paul's letter to the Galatians. This study explains more clearly than ever the issues that confronted Paul and the powerful theological arguments he brought to bear in response.

List of contents

Editor's preface; Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. The make or break issues; 3. The fundamental agreements; 4. The heritage of Abraham; 5. How should the heirs of Abraham live?; 6. Lesser issues; 7. The influence of Galatians in Christian thought; List of further reading; Indexes.

Summary

Research into the character of Judaism in the first century has given scholars a different perspective on Paul. This study benefits from this perspective, and it explains more clearly than hitherto the issues which confronted Paul and the powerful theological arguments he brought to bear in response.

Product details

• Authors: James D. G. Dunn
• Assisted by: James D. G. Dunn (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.09.1993
• EAN: 9780521359535
• ISBN: 978-0-521-35953-5
• No. of pages: 180
• Series: New Testament Theology
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology