Explorations in Exegetical Method: Galatians as a Test Case

From: Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society | Date: September 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Explorations in Exegetical Method: Galatians as a Test Case. By Moises Silva. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996, 236 pp., n.p.

The title of this book explains its content well. It is neither a commentary on Galatians nor a textbook on exegetical methodology. Rather, Silva explores a variety of exegetical issues using Galatians as a base text. The book is divided into three main parts: "Language and Literature," "History" and "Pauline Theology." Under these broad headings each chapter deals with particular aspects of exegesis, using examples from Galatians. The section on language and literature ...

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