Galatians (Anchor Bible)
As its predecessors in the Anchor Bible series have doneGalatianssuccessfully makes available all the significant  historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation  of this important New Testament book. A personal letter written by Paul  in the mid-first century to friends in the churches emerging in the  region of Galatia, where it was circulated, Galatians is down to earth  and pragmatic. This biblical book requires the modern reader to take a  seat in one of the Galatian congregations, to listen to Paul's letter  with Galatian ears, and discern the contours of Paul's  theology.That is exactly what Dr. Martyn makes possible in his  marvelous commentary, with its careful translation and creative  interpretation of Galatians. Though relatively brief, Paul's letter is  filled with complex theological and historical issues that demand a  thorough treatment. Readers will not be disappointed in Dr. Martyn's  sensitive handling of difficult passages, and all will be delighted to  have a fresh translation that makes sense to our modern ears.All  in all, this volume will stand out as a shining example of top notch  scholarship written for the general reader.