Galatians 1:1-12
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- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter I, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 50 - 115).
- Chapter XII The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (70-155).
- III.XIII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter XXIII, Chapter XXVII, Chapter XXIX, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
- I.10, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- I.20, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 207)
- IV.4, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XIV, On Idolatry, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter VI, Chapter XXIV, On the Flesh of Christ, Tertullian (c. 211)
- V.1, V.2, V.12, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XXVIII, Against Praxeas, Tertullian (c. 213)
- VI.LIV, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- Epistle LXI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 249)
- On the Dress of Virgins, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 249)
- Epistle XXII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
- Epistle LXII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 253)
- II.1, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
- Commentary by St. John Chrysostom.
- Chapter XV, Historia Calamitatusm: The Story of My Misfortunes, Pierre Abélard / Peter Abelard, c. 1140.
- Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians (Galatians 1:1-3) by Martin Luther.
- Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians (Galatians 1:4-6) by Martin Luther.
- Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians (Galatians 1:7-24) by Martin Luther.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Galatians 1:1-12, Audrey West, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "Paul's gospel message to the Galatians -- the gospel that he received in a revelation from God -- was not a proclamation of rules that would buy his churches entry into the family of God, but a proclamation of what God has already accomplished in Jesus Christ and continues to accomplish today."
- "No Other Gospel," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Commentary, Galatians 1:1-12, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "If the resurrection of Jesus is the beginning of a whole new age, if creation has crossed over those spikes in the rental car lot, as it were, it is foolish and dangerous to try to back up."
- The NEW Politics of Galatians 1:1-11, Tom Williams, Political Theology, 2013.
- "As we converse with the scriptures our goal is hospitality, but hospitality cannot ignore the danger of past ideas, practices, and/or beliefs which need be left behind."
- Galatians 1:1-10, Opportunity to Do Good: The Letter to the Galatians, Craig Koester, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1989.
- "The Mystery of Vocation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
- "A Servant of Christ," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
- "Some Wrong Reasons to Serve God," Thomas F. Fischer, Ministry Health.
- "Giving Up the Gospel (Galatians 1:1-9)," by Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- "Was Paul a Man-Pleaser? (Galatians 1:10 - 2:10)," by Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- Commentary, Galatians 1:1-12, Audrey West, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- Articles & Background:
- "An Exploration of Conditional Clause Exegesis with Reference to Galatians 1:8-9," D.J. Armitage, Biblica, 2007.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Abraham, William J., "The Offense of
Divine Revelation," Harvard Theological Review, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Branick, Vincent P., "Apocalyptic Paul," Interpretation, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - DeBoer, Martinus C.,
"Paul, Theologian of God's Apocalypse," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Dockery, David S.,
"Introduction to the Epistle and Paul's Defense of His Apostleship
(Galatians 1:1 - 2:14)," Review & Expositor, 1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fiorenza, Francis Schüssler, "A Roman
Catholic Perspective on the Offense of Revelation -- Response to William
Abraham," Harvard Theological Review, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gaventa, B.R.,
"Galatians 1 and 2: Autobiography as Paradigm," Novum Testamentum,
1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gaventa, Beverly Roberts,
"Is Galatians Just a 'Guy Thing'? A Theological Reflection,"
Interpretation, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Grieb, A. Katherine, "'The One Who Called You...' Vocation and Leadership in the Pauline
Literature," Interpretation, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Koester, Craig,
"Opportunity to Do Good: The Letter to the Galatians," Word & World,
1989.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lamberth, David, "Discernment and
Practice: Questions for a Logic of Revelation -- Response to William
Abraham," Harvard Theological Review, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Martin, Troy,
"The Syntax of Surprise, Irony, or Shifting the Blame in Galatians 1:6-7," Biblical Research, 2009.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Martyn, J. Louis,
"The Apocalyptic Gospel in Galatians," Interpretation, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - McEntire, Mark,
"Letters in Stories and Stories in Letters: An Intertextual Exploration of
Ezra 4-5 and Galatians 1-2," Perspectives in Religious Studies,
2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Sanders, Jack T.,
"Paul's 'Autobiographical' Statements in Galatians 1-2," Journal of
Biblical Literature, 1966.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Taylor, N.H.,
"Paul's Apostolic Legitimacy," Journal of Theology for Southern
Africa, 1993.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Udoh, Fabian E.,
"Paul's Views on the Law: Questions about Origin (Gal. 1:6-2:21; Phil.
3:2-11)," Novum Testamentum, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Abraham, William J., "The Offense of
Divine Revelation," Harvard Theological Review, 2002.
- Sermons:
- "Don't Mess with the Gospel," from a series of sermons on the book of Galatians by Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Washington.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- Drama:
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- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Galatians 1:4. The Cyber Hymnal.
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