GalatiansIn this volume, respected New Testament scholar Peter Oakes offers a translation and reading of Galatians as presenting a gospel of unity in diversity in Christ. He shows that Paul treats the Galatians' possible abandonment of his gospel as putting at stake their fidelity to Christ. As with other volumes in the Paideia series, this volume is conversant with contemporary scholarship, draws on ancient backgrounds, and attends to the theological nature
Many people are confused about God's call on their lives
or early Rabbinic literature)
it not only describes the complete religious system of ancient Israel
He illuminates the "big picture" of each book
Drawing from a variety of Christian traditions
Offering a fresh contribution to hermeneutical discussions
and perseverance of the saints
but more essentially by its anticipation of the future
it includes clear explanations
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enabling us to experience the formative power of the imagination for ourselves
The second edition is marked by a thorough updating of the text and the addition of two new chapters on apologetics and the future of the unevangelized
