SBL presentation by Johann Kim online

As Sean the Baptist has noted, Johann Kim’s SBL presentation article is now available online. I’m not sure how Kim intends to cover a 43 page paper in 15 minutes, albeit double spaced. Surf on over and save yourself some time.

Johann D. Kim, Colorado Christian University
Towards a Communal Reading of Paul: Galatians as a Test Case

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Suffering and Apostolic Authority

There is an article in the latest issue of Svensk exegetisk årsbok regarding Paul defending his apostolic authority based on his suffering:

James A. Kelhoffer, “Suffering as Defense of Paul’s Apostolic Authority in Galatians and 2 Corinthians 11.” Svensk exegetisk årsbok. 74 (2009): 127-143.

This was previously presented in Sweden at a seminar in April: Dr. James Kelhoffer gave an invited lecture on “Suffering as Defense of Paul’s Apostolic Authority in Galatians and 2 Corinthians 11″ in the Exegetiska storseminariet i Nya Testamentet (Advanced Exegetical Seminar in New Testament) at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden on April 23, 2009.

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Phillip J. Long on Galatians and Acts

Phillip J. Long has recently had several relevant posts considering the question of the relationship between Acts 15 and Galatians. You can check them out on his Reading Acts blog.

In chronological order:
Issues at the Jerusalem Council: Circumcision – not surprisingly he concludes: “this survey indicates that the practice of circumcision was one of the most important issues to Jews of the first century.”

Acts 15: Who were the Judaizers? – he believes there were Jewish Christians, likely Pharisees.

Dating Galatians – Before or after Acts 15 – he believes that Galatians is prior to the conference.

Today saw him post on Galatians 5:17 and Legalism.

Betz on the Literary Composition and Function of Galatians

Hendrickson has made available Betz’s chapter from The Galatians Debate. Apparently I already knew that as I have a copy but I’m sure I haven’t told you about it, so here it is.

Betz, Hans Dieter. “The Literary Composition and Function of Paul’s Letter to the Galatians.” In The Galatians Debate: Contemporary Issues in Rhetorical and Historical Interpretation. Edited by Mark D. Nanos. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2002. 3-28.

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“Works of the Law” in Galatians 3:10

Brian LePort over at near emmaus has asked for some bibliographic material on Galatians 3:10 and the “works of the law.” With the realisation that I may be using a firehouse to put out a marshmallow roast I have put together a “few” resources that I think he needs to have a look at when addressing this issue. Happy reading Brian!

Bonneau, Normand. “The Logic of Paul’s Argument on the Curse of the Law in Galatians 3:10-14.” Novum Testamentum. 39:1 (1997): 60-80.

Braswell, Joseph P. “‘The Blessing of Abraham’ Versus ‘The Curse of the Law’: Another Look at Gal 3:10-13.” Westminster Theological Journal. 53:1 (1991): 73-91.

Catchpole, David. “Galatians 3:10-13: Crucifixian Curse and Resurrection Freedom.” In Interpreting the New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis. Edited by Darrell L. Bock and Buist M. Fanning. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2006. 377-385.

Cranford, Michael. “The Possibility of Perfect Obedience: Paul and an Implied Premise in Galatians 3:10 and 5:3.” Novum Testamentum. 36:3 (1994): 242-258.

Dunn, James D.G. “Works of the Law and the Curse of the Law (Galatians 3.10-14).” New Testament Studies. 31:4 (1985): 523-542.

Dunn, James D.G. “Works of the Law and the Curse of the Law (Galatians 3.10-14).” In The New Perspective on Paul: Collected Essays. Tűbingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2005. 111-130?.

Garlington, Don. “Role Reversal and Paul’s Use of Scripture in Galatians 3.10-13.” Journal for the Study of the New Testament. 65 (1997): 85-121.

Grindheim, Sigurd. “Apostate Turned Prophet: Paul’s Prophetic Self-Understanding and Prophetic Hermeneutic with Special Reference to Galatians 3.10-12.” New Testament Studies. 53:4 (2007): 545-565.

Hong, In-Gyu. “Does Paul Misrepresent the Jewish Law? Law and Covenant in Gal. 3:1-14.” Novum Testamentum. 36:2 (1994): 164-182.

Lambrecht, Jan. “Curse and Blessing A Study of Galatians 3,10-14.” In Pauline Studies: Collected Essays. Leuven: Leuven University Press, 1994. 271-298.

Schreiner, Thomas R. “Is Perfect Obedience to the Law Possible? A Re-Examination of Galatians 3:10.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. 27:2 (1984): 151-160.

Scott, James M. “’For as Many as Are of Works of the Law Are Under a Curse’ (Galatians 3.10).” In Paul and the Scriptures of Israel. Edited by James A. Sanders and Craig A. Evans. (JSNTSS, 83; Studies in Scripture in Early Judaism and Christianity; 1). Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1992. 187-221.

Silva, Moisés. “Abraham, Faith, and Works: Paul’s Use of Scripture in Galatians 3:6-14.” Westminster Theological Journal. 63:2 (2001): 251-267.

Smiles, Vincent M. “The Blessing of Israel and ‘the Curse of the Law’: A Study of Galatians 3:10-14.” Studies in Christian-Jewish Relations. 3:1 (2008): 1-17.

Stanley. Christopher D. “‘Under a Curse’: A Fresh Reading of Galatians 3:10-14.” New Testament Studies 36:4 (1990): 481-511.

Wright, N. T. “Chapter Seven: Curse and Covenant: Galatians 3.10-14.” In The Climax to the Covenant: Christ and the Law in Pauline Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1991. 137-156.

And last but not least some general articles on Paul and works of the law:

Dunn, James D.G. “Yet Once More—‘The Works of the Law’: A Response.” Journal for the Study of the New Testament. 46 (1992): 99-117.

Evans, Craig A. “Paul and ‘Works of the Law’ Language in Late Antiquity.” In Paul and His Opponents. Pauline Studies; 2. Edited by Stanley E. Porter. Leiden: Brill, 2005. 201-226.

Moo, Douglas J. “Law, ‘Works of the Law’, and Legalism in Paul.” Westminster Journal of Theology. 45 (1983): 73-100.

Schreiner, Thomas R. “‘Works of Law’ in Paul.” Novum Testamentum. 33:3 (1991): 217-244.

Silva, Moisés. “Law in the New Testament: Dunn’s New Synthesis.” Westminster Theological Journal. 53 (1991): 339-353.

Galatians at SBL 2009 final(ly)

The official program book for SBL 2009 has been released and there are some new developments in the area of Galatians. Here is the lineup:

Contextual Biblical Interpretation 11/21/2009 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Johann D. Kim, Colorado Christian University “Towards a Communal Reading of Paul: Galatians as a Test Case.”

Intertextuality in the New Testament Consultation 11/21/2009 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Rodrigo J. Morales, Marquette University “Israel’s Infancy and the Elements of the Cosmos: Reconfiguring Hosea and Ezekiel in Galatians 4:1–11.”

Biblical Criticism and Literary Criticism 11/21/2009 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Kathy Barrett Dawson, Duke University “Intertextuality and Mimetic Reversal in Galatians 1-2: Pauline Autobiography and the Inclusion of the Gentiles.”

Papyrology and Early Christian Backgrounds 11/22/2009 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Jeff Hubing, Northern Seminary “Redefining the Epistolary Form and Function of Galatians 6:11-17.”

History of Interpretation 11/22/2009 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Kelly Whitcomb, Vanderbilt University “Law and Spirit, Law and Grace: A Rhetorical and Socio-Historical Comparison of Sarah and Hagar in Galatians 4:21-5:1 and Ilarion’s Sermon ‘On Law and Grace.’”

Korean Biblical Colloquium 11/22/2009 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Hung-Sik Choi, Torch Trinity Graduate School of Theology “A Reconsideration of the Antithesis between Peritome / Akrobustia and Pistis di Agapes Evnergoumene in Galatians 5:6.”

Pauline Epistles 11/23/2009 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Brigitte Kahl, Union Theological Seminary and Brigitte Kahl, Union Theological Seminary “Jewish Torah, Roman nomos, and the hazard of Galatian foreskin: A critical re-imagination.”

Book of Acts 11/23/2009 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Melanie Johnson-DeBaufre, Drew University “Inside Out and Upside Down: Acts 17:1-8 and the Outing of the Thessalonian Ekklesia.”

Construction of Christian Identities 11/23/2009 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sheila Briggs, University of Southern California “‘No longer Jew or Greek’: Ethnic Identity in Galatians.”

Corpus Hellenisticum Novi Testamenti 11/24/2009 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Theme: Hans Dieter Betz’s Commentary on Galatians, 30 Years Later

Troy W. Martin, Saint Xavier University, Presiding
Udo Schnelle, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Panelist (20 min)
Helmut Koester, Harvard University, Panelist (20 min)
Richard N. Longenecker, Wycliffe College, Panelist (20 min)
Margaret M. Mitchell, University of Chicago, Panelist (20 min)
Hans Dieter Betz, University of Chicago, Respondent (20 min)
Discussion (25 min)

Lambrecht responds to Garlington

Last year JBL published an article by Don Garlington on Paul’s use of ‘ἐκ’ in Galatians. The latest issue of Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses has a response by Jan Lambrecht. Unfortunately the abstract is not yet available.

Don B. Garlington, “Paul’s Partisan ‘ἐκ’ and the Question of Justification in Galatians.” Journal of Biblical Literature. 127:3 (2008): 567-589.

Jan Lambrecht, “Critical reflections on Paul’s ‘partisan ek’ as recently presented by Don Garlington.” Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses. 85:1 (2009): 135-141.

Background on Swanson’s textual work on Galatians?

Tonight I came across an interesting website produced by Gary S. Dykes which claims to provide background information on the late Reuben J. Swanson’s process of collating NT manuscripts. Once you get past the colours, the information Dykes provides gives a lot of background on how Swanson worked and the completeness and accuracy of the published collations. Thankfully, he believes that Galatians is one of his most accurate volumes. On the other hand Dykes is quite harsh with regards to the quality of the gospel volumes and claims that Swanson made a large number of errors which made it to press because no double checking by a third party was carried out and his manuscript copies were often of poor quality.

Swanson, Reuben., ed. New Testament Greek Manuscripts: Variant Readings Arranged in Horizontal Lines Against Codex Vaticanus. Galatians. Wheaton: Tyndale House, 1999. 0842339744, 978-0842339742. William Carey, 2002. 0865850690, 9780865850699.

New Testament Greek Manuscripts: Galatians

The late Reuben J. Swanson is best known for his New Testament Greek Manuscripts series in which variant readings are arranged in horizontal lines against Codex Vaticanus. His books, including that on Galatians, are now available from SBL in addition to Eisenbrauns.

Reuben J. Swanson, ed. New Testament Greek Manuscripts: Galatians. Variant Readings Arranged in Horizontal Lines Against Codex Vaticanus. William Carey International University Press, 2000. 0865850690, 9780865850699.

Scot McKnight’s Pastor’s Bookshelf on Galatians

Scot McKnight has made it to Galatians in his Pastor’s Bookshelf series on his Jesus Creed blog.

He mentions the commentaries of F. F. Bruce, Richard Longenecker, H. D. Betz, James D. G. Dunn and J. Louis Martyn in addition to his own in the NIV Application series. There is a wealth of commentaries on Galatians and I’m sure there are many that could be added to this list but keep in mind that it is intended for pastors. Should we be surprised that Ben Witherington’s Grace in Galatia is missing?

While not a commentary, I don’t think any pastor should preach on Galatians without referring to Interpreting Galatians: Explorations in Exegetical Method by Moisés Silva. (Baker, 2001) 080102305X, 9780801023057.