Scripture Texts and Tracings in Galatians and 1 Thessalonians

<P>Scripture Texts and Tracings in Galatians and 1 Thessalonians advances the interpretation of these letters by exploring how the Apostle Paul quotes alludes to or "echoes" the Jewish Scriptures and other ancient materials. Comparative wording is at the forefront whether in relation to Abraham Sarah Hagar or prophecies and promises from Genesis Habakkuk Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel the Psalms or other texts such as Philo. Issues and controversies include such topics as faith (?κ π?στεως) the Torah the Holy Spirit holiness suffering eschatology allegorical interpretation identity of the Israel of God Zion and the return from exile Roman piety imperialism and hidden transcripts.</P>