Galatians by Richard N Longenecker

Galatians by Richard N Longenecker

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelationThis series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidenceThe result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theologyThese widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship

Overview of Commentary Organization

Each portion of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography--a helpful resource comprising the most important books that pertain to each particular pericopeTranslation--the author's own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the ultimate result of the authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theologyEach section of the commentary includes:

Richard N. Longenecker is Ramsey Armitage Professor of New Testament, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He receivec the B.A. and M.A. degrees from Wheaton College and Wheaton Graduate School of Theology, respectively, and the Ph.D. from New College, University of Edinburgh. His principal publications include Paul, Apostle of Liberty (1964), The Christology of Early Jewish Christianity (1970), The Ministry and Message of Paul (1971), Biblical Exegesis in the Apostolic Period (1975), The Acts of the Apostles in The Expositor's Bible Commentary (1981), and The New Testament Social Ethics for Today (1984).