The Law and the Promise: A Pronomian Pocket Guide to Galatians 3–4
Author: Jonathan A. Brown
This book is part of the Pronomian Pocket Guide Series.
Endorsements
In The Law and the Promise, Jonathan Brown delivers a powerful and much needed corrective to centuries of tradition that have misread Paul’s intent in Galatians. Drawing on a rigorous exegetical approach, the author dismantles the notion that “under the law” equates to Torah observance. Instead, this work persuasively argues that Paul’s concern was not the abrogation of God’s holy, righteous, and good Torah but its misuse as a means of justification. The careful analysis of the Law’s role as guardian, revealer of sin, and guide for sanctification demonstrates conclusively that the Torah and the Promise are not a contradiction but two harmonious, distinct, and integral components of God’s unified redemptive plan. This book is an essential read for any serious student of Scripture seeking to understand the biblical balance of freedom and responsibility in Messiah.
—Matthew Nappier, Ph.D.
I have long said that one of the most misunderstood writers of Scripture is the apostle Paul. This is especially true when it comes to Paul’s statements about the Law, which at times seem to contradict each other. In The Law and the Promise, Jonathan Brown helps us to move closer to understanding Paul and making sense of his teachings about the Law in Galatians 3 and 4 by examining them in their first-century Jewish context. You may or may not agree with every point made, but this book is a needed addition to our understanding of Paul and his thinking about the Law—and it will make you question and reconsider previous assumptions you may have held, as all good books should.
—Mike Davis, Th.D.
Jonathan’s book on Galatians is full of wisdom and insight, coming from his rigorous study of the book, drawing out the richness of Paul’s letter in fresh and meaningful ways. His careful attention to the history and culture behind the text makes the message come alive. This work is thoughtful, scholarly, and encouraging, and I believe anyone who reads it will be deeply blessed and challenged by it.
—Heather Quiroz
About the Author
Jonathan A. Brown (M.A., Liberty University; MBA, Western Governors University) is a researcher and writer specializing in Messianic theology and biblical exegesis. He holds advanced degrees in biblical languages and business management and is currently a doctoral student in Biblical Studies (New Testament) at Columbia International University. Jonathan publishes articles and teaching resources on TorahApologetics.com, focusing on exegetical analysis of Torah and the intersection of faith and scholarship as followers of Yeshua Ha’Mashiach (Jesus Christ). He resides in Dallas, Texas, where he and his family are members of the local Messianic Jewish community.
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