Galatians: The Christian Standard Commentary

by Timothy George

Overview

Galatians is part of The Christian Standard Commentary (CSC) series. This commentary series focuses on the theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book, while paying careful attention to balancing rigorous scholarship with practical application.

This series helps the reader understand each biblical book's theology, its place in the broader narrative of Scripture, and its importance for the church today. Drawing on the wisdom and skills of dozens of evangelical authors, the CSC is a tool for enhancing and supporting the life of the church.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781087724300
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/01/2020
Series:	The Christian Standard Commentary
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	350
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Timothy George has served as dean of Beeson Divinity School since its inception in 1988. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, George teaches Church History and Doctrine. He serves as senior theological advisor for Christianity Today and is on the editorial advisory boards of First Things, Harvard Theological Review, and Books & Culture. A prolific author, he has written more than twenty books and regularly contributes to scholarly journals.

Table of Contents

Series Introduction ix

Preface to First Edition xiii

Preface to Second Edition xvii

Abbreviations xxi

Introduction 5

1 The Author: Paul and His World 6

2 Who Were the Galatians? 23

3 The Problem in Galatia 37

4 Galatians as a Pastoral Letter 49

5 Galatians in the History of Christian Interpretation 56

Outline of Galatians Commentary 71

1 History: No Other Gospel (1:1-2:21) 74

2 Theology: Justification by Faith (3:1-4:31) 226

3 Ethics: Life in the Spirit (5:1-6:18) 388

Select Bibliography 497

Name Index 505

Subject Index 511

Scripture Index 515

Extrabiblical Literature Index 525