Galatians (Anchor Bible) - Hardcover

Martyn, James Louis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385088388 ISBN 13: 9780385088381

Publisher: Anchor Bible, 1997

Synopsis

As its predecessors in the Anchor Bible series have done Galatians successfully makes available all the significant historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation of this important New Testament book. A personal letter written by Paul in the mid-first century to friends in the churches emerging in the region of Galatia, where it was circulated, Galatians is down to earth and pragmatic. This biblical book requires the modern reader to take a seat in one of the Galatian congregations, to listen to Paul's letter with Galatian ears, and discern the contours of Paul's theology.

That is exactly what Dr. Martyn makes possible in his marvelous commentary, with its careful translation and creative interpretation of Galatians. Though relatively brief, Paul's letter is filled with complex theological and historical issues that demand a thorough treatment. Readers will not be disappointed in Dr. Martyn's sensitive handling of difficult passages, and all will be delighted to have a fresh translation that makes sense to our modern ears.

All in all, this volume will stand out as a shining example of top notch scholarship written for the general reader.

About this title

About the Author:

J. LOUIS MARTYN, Ph.D., is Edward Robinson Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He has written books and scholarly articles on various New Testament topics, notably Theological Issues in the Letters of Paul. He lives in Bethany, Connecticut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Anchor Bible
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0385088388
• ISBN 13: 9780385088381
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 640