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A review by revbeckett
Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians by Martin Luther
5.0
As a doctor in theology, one would expect Luther to take an academic approach to the epistle, much as our commentaries read today. Instead, he takes a pastoral approach by also expressing his own pastoral concerns for the German people with this inspired Word of God through Paul. We should read Galatians as Luther did. To fathom the illocutionary force of the letter, that is, what Paul is attempting to accomplish, I think Luther did a terrific job in conveying this through Paul’s own pastoral—and especially apostolic—concerns.
When reading his commentary, one should be aware of Luther’s historical backdrop, as he makes mention of the pope, the papacy, sectarians, and other false teachers and false doctrines. Familiarity with his personal history will also aid in reading this.
Because Luther writes out of pastoral concern, the commentary is easy to read for every layman, and every pastor should have this commentary sitting on his bookshelf. It contains a wealth of Luther’s pastoral wisdom and insight, including his aptitude for theological application.
When reading his commentary, one should be aware of Luther’s historical backdrop, as he makes mention of the pope, the papacy, sectarians, and other false teachers and false doctrines. Familiarity with his personal history will also aid in reading this.
Because Luther writes out of pastoral concern, the commentary is easy to read for every layman, and every pastor should have this commentary sitting on his bookshelf. It contains a wealth of Luther’s pastoral wisdom and insight, including his aptitude for theological application.