An alternative view sees the “days, and months, and seasons, and years” as part of a more complex picture.37 Paul is writing to the Galatian churches at a time when they, prompted by false teachers, are debating whether to adopt the practice of circumcision, but they have not yet made the decision.38 While most scholars seem to believe that the Galatians are eager to adopt circumcision, Troy W. Martin finds evidence for quite the opposite. He urges that we should examine Paul’s accusations and not