The idea Galatians 2 isn’t abt ethnic supremacy is profoundly wrong. Paul is so clear in his language. Two things behind it: 1. Luther’s exegesis of Galatians still rules & his filters were justification vs. Catholic abuses. limited perspective. 2. Ignorance of Jewish culture.
Due to Luther’s influence, the common understanding has been legalism. In recent times, many scholars have looked at epistle with fresh eyes. What they have seen is that the issue was ethnic supremacy outworking in Jewish conformity which includes conformity to Law/Circumcision.
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The Judaizers themselves were ethnic supremacists. They believed that Jewishness was the supreme ethnic identity and those who wanted Jesus needed to conform to it. Needed to become Jewish. Just like what happens on many White Evangelical churches regarding saints of color.
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Interesting. I'll have to spend some time thinking about that. I'm reading through the NIVAC on Galatians currently. Side note: I dont disagree with your comment about white churches. Also- I'm appreciative of your feed! Makes me think.
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