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The Epistle to the Galatians (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) Hardcover – July 22, 1988

by Ronald Y. K. Fung (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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Fung's study on the Epistle to the Galatians is part of The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the New Testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.
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    New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)
  2. Print length
    342 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Eerdmans
  5. Publication date
    July 22, 1988
  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780802825094
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0802825094
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0802825095
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eerdmans; 2nd Revised ed. edition (July 22, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780802825094
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802825094
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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David A. Bielby
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Galatians Commentary so far
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2006
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I have about 30 to 35 commentaries on Galatians in my office this year as I am working through the book for a sermon series (I'm a pastor). I was pleasantly surprised at the basic verse by verse exegesis of this commentary and find myself looking at it more closely than the other commentaries I have. I find a lot of scholarship has been clearly packed into each sentence he writes with clear statements he communicates crucial concepts line after line. I found some of his observations help a preaching pastor to develop better sermons. For example, an easy one is the point that when Paul says 'Grace and Peace' he is using an impartation style. The implications of that are overlooked in other commentaries I examined. Almost every nuance is helpful...as he explores the order of the Pauline verse descriptions it helped me to identify mirror like patterns in Galatians 1.

I also like the way he describes things better than most commentaries. Even in the NICNT series sometimes one has too look elsewhere for preachable phraseology. But I've found that a lot of Fung's stuff will preach almost as it is.

He's very good. I think that he has earned a place among the top few commentaries on Galatians written in English. I heartily recommend you get this-even over his mentor (FF Bruce) on Galatians NIGTC...which is pretty good as well. I usually go to Stott for preaching phrases, but not in Galatians. I'm sticking with Fung for now.

So whether you agree with the other reviewer or not about the South Galatians theory and it's implications, the basic verse by verse exegesis is exceptionally helpful and I'm very excited to have this commentary in my library.

I recommend you buy this one.
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Jeffrey J
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the all time best commentaries on Galatians
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2016
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Probably along with the BECNT and Guardians of Truth, one of the all time best commentaries on Galatians, some say Pauls greatest epistle. Written to combat early legalism in the Church, the insights and scholarship of this commentary are excellent and indispensable to my study of the Holy Scriptures. And this work brings out the important facts of Paul's case against the Judaizers of his day, and very appropriate to the day we live in when such Judaizers are still busy trying to present "another gospel". I really enjoyed this commentary.
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Leo K.C. LAW
4.0 out of 5 stars Really can't hold up well under pressure???
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2012
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On Gal. 3:12 and the "gezarah shawah" type of Rabbinic argument mentioned in this book. Different scholars may provide different teaching, but let's go to a Jewish Encyclopedia and see it tells us on "gezarah shawah".

If you take a look at the 1901 Jewish Encyclopedia
[...]
and select "1901 Jewish Encyclopedia"

Go to "Talmud hermeneutics", and search for the paragraph "The second rule of Hillel".
Line 4 reads...

...Before long, however, the latter class was designated as "heḳḳesh,"
while the phrase "gezarah shawah" was limited to analogy in the case of
two different Biblical laws containing a word common to both.

So, underline the word "different" i.e. different Biblical laws.
Thus, before criticizing the work of a scholar, it's better conduct a search on an encyclopedia,
and see what it says.

Have a chance to meet a graduate from Hebrew University in Israel, studied New Testament there...he also agreed with Dr. Fung's comment.

Finally, something a bit emotional for you to think about:

Will Professor F F Bruce allowed his student Dr. Y K Fung to make this kind of..."mistake" (I mean "wrong" perception on "gezarah shawah", if it is really wrong, or if it is really a mistake)?
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Chin Kuay
5.0 out of 5 stars Very comprehensive coverage of Galatians
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2003
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I found this book by Ronald Fung very useful for understanding the very important Biblical book of Galatians. It covers all major views and interpretations before mentioning the author's preference. Unlike other reviewers, I do not find it difficult to follow. One key focus of the book is the doctrine of justification by faith alone. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to understand Galatians beyond the brief explanations given in one-volume commentaries of the Bible.
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Jeff Herring
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2014
Yes it came as described & on time.
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Antoine
4.0 out of 5 stars The NICNT is usually a good set. This one is a little underwhelming
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2015
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A solid commentary on the book of Galatians. The NICNT is usually a good set. This one is a little underwhelming, however, compared to the rests of the set. For example, the one on 1 Corinthians is outstanding. The author would capture the flow of Paul's argument, paragraph by paragraph. At the end of each paragraph, he would explore application to today's culture.
However, this book falls short of that ideal.
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William E. Wetherington
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have reference
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2005
As a lay Elder, I have found this volume to be indispensable in my studies while leading our body through a study of the book of Galatians. While it is a very scholarly work, at the same time it is not out of the reach of the non-seminary trained individual. This is a very dificult ballance to achieve, but Dr. Fung has succeeded in doing just that. This is a must have reference for all students of this book!
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