The Galatians Debate: Contemporary Issues in Rhetorical and Historical Interpretation

Nanos, Mark D.

ISBN 10: 1565634683 / ISBN 13: 9781565634688

Published by Hendrickson Pub, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Galatians Debate: Contemporary Issues in Rhetorical and Historical Interpretation
• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565634683
• ISBN 13: 9781565634688
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

Students and scholars reading the secondary literature on Galatians must often negotiate specialized language and complex lines of argument. In addition to the theological jargon that traditionally characterizes discussion of Galatians, one now encounters a significant amount of rhetorical and sociohistorical terminology, and the reader's familiarity with this specialized language is increasingly assumed.

This volume is designed to facilitate familiarity with the contemporary issues central to the interpretation of Galatians and to present examples of the prevailing points of view as well as some recent challenges to them. The essays included explore the rhetorical and epistolary approaches to examining Galatians, comprise a comprehensive introduction to significant research in the field, and represent some of the best work available. Mark Nanos offers an introduction and glossary of terms to help students begin their study and a comprehensive volume bibliography and modern author and ancient sources indexes for those who are continuing on to further study.

About the Author

Mark D. Nanos (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is the author of The Mystery of Romans: The Jewish Context of Paul's Letter, which won the National Jewish Book Award for Jewish-Christian Relations. He also wrote The Irony of Galatians: Paul's Letter in First-Century Context and has contributed essays to various collected works.