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Theologian Herman Ridderbos captures the essence of Paul‘s epistle to the Galatians in a spirited verse-by-verse commentary. New International Commentary: The Epistle of Paul to the Churches of Galatia emphasizes the background and historical context within which this epistle is set, diving into the doctrine found within and providing practical daily-living application. This volume by Ridderbos...

is governed by Paul’s difference from the Judaizers, who wanted to bind the believers to the ceremonies of Moses also after the advent of Christ. It is altogether natural, therefore, that in such an orientation of meaning, the provisional and negative significance of the law should occupy the foreground. In the letter to the Romans, meanwhile, the argument is more balanced, is slanted less towards the dangers of keeping the law, and is oriented more towards its positive and permanent significance.
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