A 1979 book by Hans-Dieter Betz applied rhetorical criticism to this text.
A 1979 book by Hans-Dieter Betz applied rhetorical criticism to this text. This text says that a set of ancient promises was not made "and to his seeds," meaning all descendants, but "and to his seed" singular, meaning exactly one person. Its author recalls how three people "esteemed as pillars" gave the author "the right hand of fellowship." Near its end, its author exclaims "See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!" Scholars hold differing theories over whether it was written for the "north" or "south" part of its (*) namesake area. This six-chapter text claims that Hagar and Sarah are to be interpreted figuratively, and uses the name "Cephas" in rebuking Peter for the incident at Antioch. It says that "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." For 10 points, name this Pauline epistle addressed to a circumcision-happy congregation in central Anatolia.
A 1979 book by Hans-Dieter Betz applied rhetorical criticism to this text.
Epistle to the Galatians [prompt on New Testament until "end"]