From: David Moore (dvdmoore@dcfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us)
Date: Thu Aug 31 1995 - 11:48:35 EDT
David Anvar <anvar@garnet.berkeley.edu> wrote:
>It does seem that the consensus of opinions rest against Calvin's
>interpretation of Gal 1:10, but I thought you may be interested in
>another reference I came across in John Brown's exposition of Galatians.
>(A reprint of the William Oliphant & Sons, 1853 version) on pages 49-50
>(I'll quote in English) "Calvin supposes an ellipsis, 'Do I respect
>men or God in my persuasions?' All these (referring to interpretations
> including Calvin's) expositions are unsatisfactory..." Brown also gives
>reference to Bos who was for a time was of the same opinion as Calvin.
>See Bos *Ellipses*, Glasg. 1813. The latter editions of the work do not
>have the explanation. I don't have the book, but perhaps if you know
>someone with many commentaries on their shelves you may be luck. :)
Also, you might check out Luther on this verse. Although his
position is not completely clear, he does appear to favor the same
interpretation as Calvin. Is it possible that Calvin was influenced by
Luther's interpretation here?
David L. Moore Southeastern Spanish District
Miami, Florida of the Assemblies of God
dvdmoore@dcfreenet.seflin.lib.fl.us Department of Education
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