The Epistle to the Galatians, often shortened to Galatians, is the ninth book of the New Testament.

Where is Galatians located today?

Turkey Galatia was a region in north-central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) settled by the Celtic Gauls c. 278-277 BCE. The name comes from the Greek for “Gaul” which was repeated by Latin writers as Galli.

What is the big deal about Galatians?

Galatians teaches that believers are justified by Jesus alone. They are a part of a diverse family and equipped by the Spirit to love God and others. Galatians teaches that believers are justified by Jesus alone. Jesus fulfilled the law and reconciled all who believe in him.

Was Galatians written before Acts 15?

The North Galatian view holds that the epistle was written very soon after Pauls second visit to Galatia. In this view, the visit to Jerusalem, mentioned in Galatians 2:1–10, is identical with that of Acts 15, which is spoken of as a thing of the past.

Who wrote the book of Galatians?

Letter of Paul to the Galatians, also called Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Galatians, abbreviation Galatians, ninth book of the New Testament, written by St. Paul the Apostle to Christian churches (exact location uncertain) that were disturbed by a Judaizing faction.

Why did Paul write the letter to the Galatians?

Paul wrote the book of Galatians to reaffirm the Gospel message and address the belief that non-Jewish Christians should follow the laws of Torah. All believers belong to Jesus covenant family because of their faith in Jesus—not because they obey the laws of Torah.