Here available in English for the first time, Augustine'sCommentary on Galatiansis his only complete, formal commentary on any book of the Bible. Since Galatians was commented upon by all the ancient Latin commentators, it provides a basis for comparing them and for identifying Augustine's special concerns and emphases. Plumer's translation features facing Latin text, and he provides a comprehensive introduction and copious notes.
Introduction 1. Date of Composition 2. Augustine and Other Commentators 3. The Purpose of Augustine's Commentary 4. Augustine as a Reader of Galatians 5. Conclusions Text and Translation Augustine's Commentary on Galatians Appendices 1. The Latin Text of Augustine's Commentary 2. Augustine's Latin Version of the Bible 3. The Historicity of theConfessions 4. Augustine's Concern with Donatism