The Galatians Debate Contemporary Issues in Rhetorical and Historical Interpretation

Students and scholars reading the secondary literature on Galatians must often negotiate specialized language and complex lines of argumentation. In addition to the theological jargon that traditionally characterizes discussion of Galatians, there is also a significant amount of rhetorical and sociohistorical terminology. This volume facilitates familiarity with the technical terminology and with issues central to the interpretation of Galatians and presents 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. Contributors John M. G. Barclay Robert M. Berchman Hans Dieter Betz C. Joachim Classen Nils A. Dahl James D. G. Dunn Philip F. Esler Paula Fredriksen Robert G. Hall G. Walter Hansen A. E. Harvey James D. Hester Robert Jewett Paul E. Koptak B. C. Lategan Troy Martin J. Louis Martyn Dieter Mitternacht Mark D. Nanos Joop Smit Johan S. Vos Nikolaus Walter