The call to responsible freedom in Paul's persuasive strategy (Galatians 5

In this paper the allegation that Galatians 5:13-6:10 does not form an integral part of Paul's argument in Galatians is examined and then refuted. It is argued that Paul's positive evaluation of the law in 5:14 constitutes no contradiction of his anti-law polemic in the earlier part of the...

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Main Author: Wessels, G. F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: NTWSA 1992
In: Neotestamentica
Year: 1992, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Pages: 461-474
Further subjects:B Paul the Apostle
B Theology
B Galatians 5:13-6:10
B New Testament Bible
B Christianity
B Law And Gospel
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Summary:In this paper the allegation that Galatians 5:13-6:10 does not form an integral part of Paul's argument in Galatians is examined and then refuted. It is argued that Paul's positive evaluation of the law in 5:14 constitutes no contradiction of his anti-law polemic in the earlier part of the letter, but can be best understood if it is kept in mind that Paul's polemic is not against observation of the law as such, but against the law being made an entrance requirement to the young Christian community.
ISSN:2518-4628
Contains:Enthalten in: Neotestamentica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.10520/AJA2548356_820