Sinners, Works of Law, and Transgression in Gal 2:14b-21: A Study in Paul's Line of Thought

In Gal 2:14b-21, Paul relates his rejection of justification by works of law to concepts of gentile and Jewish sinfulness. Nicolai Techow presents a detailed study of Paul's flow of thought in this passage in its historical and literary context, arguing for an interpretation that explains it as a linear and thematically unified argument centered on God's judgment of people in the cross of Christ as integral to justification itself. He also shows that the concepts of sinfulness and justification not by works of law transcend ethnicity and are focused on the moral-religious realm generally.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 524 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2024
Publisher: JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck)

In Galatians 2:14-21, Paul delves into the rejection of justification through works of law, drawing connections between concepts of gentile and Jewish sinfulness. Nicolai Techow, in his comprehensive study, explores the intricate flow of Paul's thought within this passage, considering its historical and literary context. He seeks to understand what specific aspects of Paul's thinking reveal his perspective. By demonstrating that the passage portrays Paul's speech to Cephas at Antioch, the author advocates for an interpretation that sees it as a linear and thematically unified argument, centered on God's judgment of individuals through the cross of Christ as an essential component of justification itself. Furthermore, Techow highlights that the notions of sinfulness and justification not by works of law in this text transcend ethnic boundaries and encompass the broader realm of moral and religious significance.

In Galatians 2:14-21, Paul delves into the rejection of justification through works of law, drawing connections between concepts of gentile and Jewish sinfulness. Nicolai Techow, in his comprehensive study, explores the intricate flow of Paul's thought within this passage, considering its historical and literary context. He seeks to understand what specific aspects of Paul's thinking reveal his perspective. By demonstrating that the passage portrays Paul's speech to Cephas at Antioch, the author advocates for an interpretation that sees it as a linear and thematically unified argument, centered on God's judgment of individuals through the cross of Christ as an essential component of justification itself. Furthermore, Techow highlights that the notions of sinfulness and justification not by works of law in this text transcend ethnic boundaries and encompass the broader realm of moral and religious significance.

Weight: 766g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783161612121