Ph.D. University of Oxford 2019. Slightly revised for publication. Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-262) and indexes.
Contents:
Introduction -- Galatians in context : where? when? who? -- Galatians in the pagan religious context of Asia Minor -- Paul and returning to paganism -- Galatians in the Jewish religious context of Asia Minor -- The Galatian reception of the influencers' message -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"Exposing strengths and weaknesses in the 'Old', 'New' and 'Radical New' Perspectives on Paul, Neil Martin's analysis of regression language in Galatians in its first-century context argues that the apostle's supposed anti-law polemic reflects an underlying antipathy for pagan, not Jewish religiosity"--Publisher, page four of cover.
Series:
Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe, 0340-9570 ; 530
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