“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”
The Letter to the Galatians opens a window to a serious crisis in Paul’s ministry. In this letter, Paul defends the gospel and challenges the Galatian believers to remain faithful and to welcome all who have faith in Christ. Michael H. Burer presents a fresh exegetical investigation of the text, clarifying Paul’s meaning and message for the benefit of pastors, teachers, and students.
A judicious treatment of the epistle that allows the teaching and the theology of the letters to shine forth. This makes the commentary an exceedingly useful companion to have as one studies this key epistle of Paul.
—Darrell L. Bock, senior research professor of New Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary; executive director for cultural engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement
Burer’s volume on Galatians is a wealth of exegetical wisdom: an abundance of text-critical, grammatical, and interpretive insights, valuable theological reflection, and helpful pastoral guidance. A real treasure!
—J. Scott Duvall, professor of New Testament, Ouachita Baptist University
[Burer] carefully interacts with the most recent scholarship on Galatians while drawing on ancient Christian commentaries to produce a solid, informed reading of this crucial letter. I highly recommend this insightful commentary by a careful exegete, diligent professor, and faithful pastor.
—Michael J. Wilkins, distinguished professor emeritus of New Testament language and literature, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Thorough, accessible, and useful for those in the trenches of ministry. It is carefully written, not losing the forest for the trees, while bringing clarity to the towering oaks that get our attention.
—Travis Chappell, pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Greenville, TX
The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series incorporates the latest in critical biblical scholarship, yet each volume is written from a distinctly evangelical perspective. The authors explore the context and meaning of the biblical books while showing the value and truth of the texts in ancient times and today. These commentaries present historical and literary insights for understanding the text within the Bible’s larger story and applying it to everyday life.
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Michael H. Burer is dean of faculty development and professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of Divine Sabbath Work and A New Reader's Lexicon of the Greek New Testament (with Jeffrey E. Miller).