A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians

by John Eadie

Publishers:

T&T Clark; J. Robertson & Co.; Hamilton & Co.

, 1869

Overview

The book of Galatians, says Eadie, is often perceived as promoting a confusing theology. The book combines Paul’s reflections on his experiences, his theology, and a contrast between the Old Covenant and the New—yet it is punctuated by emotional outbursts against the Galatians misconstrual of the Gospel. This makes interpreting Galatians difficult and challenging.

At the same time, an understanding of Galatians and its importance in the New Testament canon is attainable. His commentary on the epistle contains a careful analysis of the Greek text that includes a detailed grammatical and lexical investigation. He shows how the letter reveals both the human elements of its author, yet the important theological implications of the book—all as a unified whole.

Contents

Top Highlights

“but the sin lies in returning to the law again as the means or ground of acceptance” (Page 178)

“During his third missionary circuit, a second visit was paid by the apostle to the Galatian churches, probably about three years after the first, or about a.d. 54.” (Page xxx)

“but his own peculiar (ἴδιον) present sin and weakness, which ought to lead him to be charitable” (Pages 441–442)

“The persons described are they who are doing and continuing to do such things” (Page 421)

“The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the heathen by faith” (Page 251)

Product Details

• Title: A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians
• Author: John Eadie
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 1869
• Pages: 543

About John Eadie

John Eadie (1810–1876) was an active member of the Succession Church, an influential nineteenth century Scottish Presbyterian denomination, which was later renamed the United Presbyterian Church.

In 1835, Eadie became a minister at the Cambridge Street Church is Glasgow. In addition to his pastoral duties, Eadie became a professor of biblical literature and hermeneutics at the United Presbyterian Divinity Hall, and he received his D.D. from St. Andrews in 1850. During his industrious career at the Divinity Hall, Eadie penned the five New Testament commentaries for which he is best known. His writings contributed to the growing interest in biblical criticism and hermeneutics.