DESCRIPTION:

This course is an exegetical study of Paul's letter to the Galatians. The goals are: (1) to understand Paul's purpose, structure, and theology in Galatians; (2) to understand Paul's argument in general and in each paragraph of the letter; (3) to relate Galatians to the issues of Paul and the Law; (4) to relate Galatians to the issues of Paul and Judaism and his gentile mission; and (5) to relate Galatians to issues of faith and life in the church today.

Galatians remains one of the most influential and powerful documents in the history of the Church. It is a crucial New Testament text for issues of theology, ethics, and the inclusive nature of the Church.

The course will consist of lectures, discussion and the reading of the Greek text of Galatians.

Dunn, J. D. G. The Theology of Paul's Letter to the Galatians. (New Testament Theology.) Cambridge/New York: Cambridge University Press, 1993.

Longenecker, R. N. Galatians. (Word Biblical Commentary 41.) Dallas: Word, 1990.

Betz, H. D. Galatians: A Commentary on Paul's Letter to the Churches in Galatia. (Hermeneia.) Philadelphia: Fortress, 1979.

Bruce, F. F. The Epistle to the Galatians: A Commentary on the Greek Text (New International Greek Testament Commentary.) Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 1982.

Dunn, J. D. G. The Epistle to the Galatians. (Black's New Testament Commentary.) Peabody: Hendrickson, 1993.

Martyn, J. L. Galatians: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. (Anchor Bible 33A.) New York: Doubleday, 1997.

1. Translation of the Greek text of Galatians, including translation examinations.

2. An essay on the theology of Galatians.

3. A major exegesis paper on a paragraph within Galatians.

LG512; NS501; NE502.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Exegesis (NTE).

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