The Unity of Male and Female in Jesus Christ - An Exegetical Study of Galatians 3.28c in Light of Paul s Theology

This detailed exegetical study of Gal 3.28c in the light of 3.14-29 and 4.21-31 shows not only how integral this verse is to chapters 3 and 4 of the letter, but also that it is the key to understanding Paul''s theological argument of promise in Galatians. Paul''s use of the story of Abraham in 3.14-29 and of Sarah in 4.21-31 in light of God''s promise to the patriarch and the matriarch in Genesis 17 have implications displays the joint role of Abraham and Sarah in bringing about the promise, and underscores the unity of the believers in Christ. In light of this, Uzukwu examines important aspects of the history of the interpretation of Gal 3.28c. Uzukwu sheds light on the link between Gal 3:28 and the three expressions of gratitude found in Greek writings. Links are also revealed to the three blessings of gratitude that appear at the beginning of the Jewish cycle of morning prayers, Gen 1.27c (in the Septuagint), and the alleged pre-Pauline baptismal formula. She goes further to demonstrate how 3.28c is related to the unity of Galatians 3-4, focusing on the theme of the promise as the text discusses the effect of the Christ event in bringing about the fulfillment of that promise.>

About the author

Rev. Sr. Gesila Nneka Uzukwu (PhD, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium) is a free researcher at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and a member of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy. She is also a lecturer at the Major Seminary of the Missionary Society of St. Paul in Abuja, Nigeria.

Product details

• Authors: Gesila Nneka Uzukwu, Gesila (Major Seminary of the Missio Nneka Uzukwu, Gesila (Major Seminary of the Missionary Society of St. Paul Nneka Uzukwu, Nneka Uzukwu Gesila, Gesila Nneka Uzukwu
• Assisted by: Chris Keith (Editor), Michael Labahn (Editor)
• Publisher: T. & T. Clark Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2018
• EAN: 9780567683106
• ISBN: 978-0-567-68310-6
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: International Studies in Christian Origins; International Studies in Chris; Library of New Testament Studi; Criminal Practice Series; International Studies in Christian Origins; International Studies in Chris
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity