Galatians: A Discourse Commentary (New Testament Discourse Analysis Commentaries)

Why did Paul write to the Galatians? What did he want the Galatian churches to know or do? How did he go about trying to convince his audience? This commentary on Paul’s Letter to the Galatians offers a clear, focused analysis of the text, seeking to reveal Paul’s purpose and the social impact of his words. Rather than following the traditional chapter divisions, this work is organized into six sections that better reflect Paul’s expressed thoughts.

Readers are invited to engage with the text alongside the author, tracing the flow of Paul’s argument and exploring how each section connects with the others. Through methodical discourse analysis, readers will be better equipped with the tools necessary to understand, obey, and teach the Scriptures with clarity and purpose.

Randall K. J. Tan, PhD, works as a consultant on assisted translation technology projects for the ETEN Innovation Lab. He has worked on original language digital resources to make the Greek and Hebrew Bibles accessible to all people groups. Previously, he served as Senior Director of Bible Technology Strategy at Biblica. He held various roles, including VP of Innovation, VP of Product Management, and VP of Biblical Research, at Clear Bible, Inc., before the company merged into Biblica.