Galatians (Hermeneia | Herm)
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
Hans Dieter Betz exhibits a massive control of the literature on Galatians and especially of the ancient literatuer relevant for understanding it. He has a gently rigorous way of demolishing fanciful and unsupported exegesis of the past while still taking clear positions on controversial issues.
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- Exhibits a massive control of the literature on Galatiansne
- Takes clear positions on controversial issues
- Demolishes fanciful and unsupported exegesis of the past
Top Highlights
“Paul’s letter to the Galatians is an example of the ‘apologetic letter’ genre.” (Page 14)
“It means that as the carrier of curse and blessing the letter becomes a ‘magical letter.’” (Page 25)
“In contrast with the preceding statements, this one names the sexes in the neuter,116 which indicates that not only the social differences between man and woman (‘roles’) are involved but the biological distinctions.” (Page 195)
“1. The most important argument, which runs through the entire letter, is the argument of experience.” (Page 30)
“A large number of scholarly investigations have arrived at the conclusion that these ‘elements of the world’ represent demonic forces which constitute and control ‘this evil aeon’” (Page 204)
Hans Dieter Betz is author of several renowned commentaries, including Galatians, 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, and The Sermon on the Mount.
