The reception of Galatians 2:20 in the Patristic period and in the Reformation
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Date
2014
Authors
Van de Beek, A.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
English: This article explores the reception of Galatians 2:20 in the Patristic period, and
in the Reformation by Luther and Calvin. As it turns out, the interpretation of the
verse does not fit into popular notions of their theological traditions. Authors from
traditions as different as the Alexandrians and the Antiochians, or Eastern and
Western, do not interpret this verse as expected, when taking into account the
theological framework in which later generations placed the communities wherein
the former exegetes lived. This is especially striking when comparing Luther and
Calvin. The result is an exhortation for further research in reception history. It might
well fundamentally challenge frameworks of historical research.
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Keywords
Galations2:20, Patristic period, Reformation, Luther, Calvin, Theological framework
Citation
Van de Beek, A. (2014). The reception of Galatians 2: 20 in the Patristic period and in the Reformation. Acta Theologica, 34, 42-57.