Galatians; A Participatory Study Guide

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Bruce G Epperly. Galatians; A Participatory Study Guide

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Praise for Galatians: A Participatory Study Guide

Combining the knowledge of a proven scholar, the pastoral sensitively of a parish minister, and the creativity of a seasoned writer, Bruce Epperly roots his study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians in its historical and literary context while bringing it right to the time of today’s readers. His ability to bring these two worlds together by making us Galatians for our own time opens afresh for us this revolutionary and liberating epistle, which argues that the gospel of God’s revelation in Jesus is open to all. Indeed, as Epperly points out, “Paul’s open-spirited and – dare I say – radical and progressive message enabled the Christian movement to become global in scope.” While maintaining his focus on Galatians, Epperly also works in passages from some of Paul’s other letters, showing readers Paul’s concern for maintaining unity and diversity across Christianity in the first century as the gospel spread to diverse communities. Those same concerns appeal to Christians in the 21st century; perhaps even more so. Epperly passionately uses Paul’s words to remind Christians today that we are free in Christ, but that such “freedom finds its fullest expression in loving relationships that take into consideration the needs of others.” I highly recommend Galatians: A Participatory Guide to anyone, but especially to Christian communities who are seeking not only to read Galatians together, but who desire to be transformed by its liberating power.

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Rev. Sandra K. Olewine, Pastor

First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, CA

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