In Galatians 2:15-21, Paul’s basic argument was a response to a group of opponents going against what Paul has been preaching. (Ehrman does point out however, that in Galatians we are only getting the side of the Gentile opponents through Paul’s viewpoint, so essentially it is a one sided story.) These opponents main point is… Continue reading →

The reason why Paul had to write to the churches in Galatia is because the new population of Gentile followers in Galatia were ‘unsettled’ about the issues centered on the application of the Mosaic laws, specifically, the issue with circumcision and whether Gentiles should follow the Jewish laws. Also according to Ehrman, Paul might be… Continue reading →