Galatians (Understanding the Bible Commentary | UBC)

by L. Ann Jervis

Publisher:

Baker

, 2011

Overview

Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia is among the most riveting, personal, and persuasive of the apostle’s writings. This volume provides delightful insights into Paul’s mission-minded heart by detailing the many ways he asserts adherence to the gospel of Jesus and by pointing out his opposition to the false gospel of his adversaries.

Contents

Top Highlights

“It seems that the gospel preached by Paul’s rivals had two main advantages over Paul’s: it resonated with the general appeal Judaism held for Gentiles in the ancient world, and it presented a coherent position on Christ’s relationship to Judaism.” (Page 2)

“With the Spirit of God’s Son in one’s heart one’s whole being may be transformed into a likeness to God’s Son.” (Page 112)

“the death of Christ means that the law is no longer the means by which to live for God or to live righteously.” (Page 78)

“Even as believers bear each other’s burdens each one should carry his own load. The way of Christ and of living in Christ is not for believers to shirk responsibility for their own character; it requires self-examination. Paul directs his readers to test their own actions.” (Page 154)

“belief in Jesus Christ entails identifying with Christ’s death and resurrection.” (Page 74)

Praise for the Print Edition

An informed, perceptive, and readable exposition of Galatians—a truly excellent introductory commentary for ‘the Christian community at large,’ which is its intended audience.

—Richard N. Longenecker, distinguished emeritus professor of New Testament, McMaster Divinity College

The most helpful contribution that this commentary brings to its intended audience is its concise and even-handed introduction. Jervis addresses the situation and opponents and the date and audience options in a way that would be very helpful for a lay Bible reader who might otherwise be overwhelmed by the competing theories expressed in a more technical commentary. . . . Another feature that adds value to the commentary is the additional notes contained at the end of each section. These notes reflect Jervis’ expertise in the field, and often include excellent exegetical comments, added background information, helpful bibliographic references, and surveys of the various ways in which a phrase or verse have been interpreted. . . . In the end Jervis’ commentary is a very concise, well-written and reliable exposition of the ‘New Perspective’ approach to Galatians.

—Ashland Theological Journal

Product Details

• Title: Galatians
• Author: L. Ann Jervis
• Series: Understanding the Bible Commentary Series
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 2011
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Pages: 192
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Galatians › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781441252029, 9780801046704, 1441252029, 080104670, 080104670X
• Resource ID: LLS:NIBCNT69GAL
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:51:44Z

About L. Ann Jervis

L. Ann Jervis (ThD, Wycliffe College) is emerita professor of New Testament at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, in Toronto, Canada. She is a member of the Centre for Ethics at Trinity College, University of Toronto, and a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey. She has served on various editorial boards, including Journal of Biblical Literature and New Testament Studies. Jervis is author of The Heart of the Gospel, The Purpose of Romans, and a commentary on Galatians. She is also a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada.