Galatians: A Handbook on the Greek Text (Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament | BHGNT)

by David A. deSilva

Publisher:

Baylor University Press

, 2014

Overview

Galatians: A Handbook on the Greek Text offers teachers and students a comprehensive guide to the grammar and vocabulary of Galatians. A perfect supplement to any commentary, this volume's lexical, analytical, and syntactical analysis is a helpful tool in navigating New Testament literature. David A. deSilva leads students toward both a greater understanding of the Greek text and an appreciation for the textual and rhetorical intricacies not available in English translations.

Key Features

• Offers teachers and students a comprehensive guide to the grammar and vocabulary of Galatians
• Guides students toward both a greater understanding of the Greek text and an appreciation for the textual and rhetorical intricacies
• Explores lexical, analytical, and syntactical analysis

Praise for the Print Edition

deSilva goes above and beyond the call of duty by not simply commenting on grammar and syntax, but also delving into the historical context of Galatians and briefly touching on theological issues.

—Nijay K. Gupta, Crux Sola

True to its title, Galatians: A Handbook on the Greek Text provides a ready reference of essential information. For busy scholars, pastors, and students it will expedite working with the content of Galatians in Greek and as such is a tremendous resource.

—L. Ann Jervis, Professor of New Testament, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto

Product Details

• Title: Galatians: A Handbook on the Greek Text
• Author: David A. deSilva
• Series: Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament
• Publisher: Baylor University Press
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 167
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. Galatians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Galatians › Criticism, textual; Bible. N.T. Galatians Greek › Versions
• ISBNs: 9781602583177, 160258317, 160258317X
• Resource ID: LLS:HBKGKTXT69GA
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:09:23Z

About David A. deSilva

Dr. David A. deSilva, PhD, is the Trustees’ Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1995.

He’s written over 20 books in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism, including Unholy Allegiances: Heeding Revelation's Warning (Hendrickson, 2013), The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude (Oxford, 2012),Seeing Things John’s Way: The Rhetoric of the Book of Revelation (WJKP, 2009), An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation (IVP, 2004), Introducing the Apocrypha (Baker Academic, 2002), and Perseverance in Gratitude: A Socio-rhetorical Commentary on the Epistle “to the Hebrews” (Eerdmans, 2000). He’s also interested in spiritual formation, having written Sacramental Life: Spiritual Formation through the Book of Common Prayer (IVP, 2008) and Praying with John Wesley (Discipleship Resources, 2001).

He’s ordained in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, and serves as director of music and organist at Christ United Methodist Church in Ashland. He and his wife, Donna Jean, have three sons.