Synopses & Reviews
This informative and engaging commentary invites modern readers to overhear Paul's letter as if they were present in one of the Galatian house-churches where it was being read for the first time. By setting aside the theological baggage of the centuries that burdens many other interpretations of Galatians, Williams allows the Apostle's own provocative thought to be encountered freshly and appreciated anew in its own terms.
Synopsis
"The Abingdon New Testament Commentaries are just what the doctor ordered for seminary classes in New Testament studies. They combine the essential ingredients of good exegesis with relevant theological and ethical reflections on the text. While the authors work from the Greek text, the commentaries are written so as to make the text accessible to readers who have no first-hand acquaintance with the Greek language. I am particularly impressed with the selection of the writers for the series; the list includes some of the most respected names in the guild of New Testament studies".
Synopsis
The Abingdon New Testament Commentaries series provides compact, critical commentaries on the writings of the New Testa- ment. These commentaries are written with special attention to the needs and interests of the theological students, but they will also be useful for students in upper-level college or university settings, as well as for pastors and other religious leaders.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-173) and index.