Misunderstanding Galatians: An Exegetical, Originalist Commentary

by M. I. Cha

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2021

This commentary on Galatians seeks to provide an originalist understanding of the epistle by viewing Paul as a Torah-observant apostle of the Messiah who was arguing against compulsory proselyte conversion into Pharisaic Judaism and not the Old Testament law of God in general. As such, this commentary pays closer attention to the perpetuity of the Old Testament law of God, Paul’s nuanced use of “law” (nomos), Jewish oral tradition, and the historical context of gentile proselyte conversion in Paul’s time. The goal of this commentary is to combine the strengths of evangelical hermeneutics and recent advances in Pauline studies to arrive at a more accurate understanding of the original author’s intended meaning within his own historical context.

Key Features

• Seeks to provide an originalist understanding of the epistle.
• Pays closer attention to the perpetuity of the Old Testament law of God.
• Combines the strengths of evangelical hermeneutics and recent advances in Pauline studies.

Product Details

• Title: Misunderstanding Galatians: An Exegetical, Originalist Commentary
• Author: M. I. Cha
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBNs: 9781666713398, 1666713392
• Resource ID: LLS:MSNDRSTNDNGGCMM
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-03T14:46:39Z

About M. I. Cha

M. I. Cha earned his Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Baptist Bible Seminary in Clarks Summit, PA, and has taught as an adjunct professor of Old Testament/Biblical Studies for Western Seminary (Portland, OR) and Washington Bible College (Lanham, MD). He has also served in pastoral ministry since 2005.