516 Terrance Callan Reflection on the style of Galatians also focuses attention on 2,1- 10 because it differs from the rest of the letter stylistically. As we have seen above, this section of Galatians is not as clearly and simply composed as the rest of the letter; it is also one of the most ornate sections of the letter. This suggests that the meeting in Jerusalem described in these verses may have been the most problematic part of Paul’s life for his argument that his apostleship is not human in origin. It may be problematic simply because Paul seemed to submit to the judgment of the Jerusalem “pillars” or also because it was interpreted this way in Galatia. For some reason Paul is not able to make his argument clearly and simply in recounting this episode of his life. As we have seen above, it is possible that the way Paul recounts the episode is the way that best served his purpose. On the other hand, it is possible that the stylistic divergence from the rest of Galatians derives from Paul’s strong emotional relationship with this episode. In either case, the style of 2,1-10 shows the importance of the section in the letter. This discussion of the style of Galatians has confirmed the view of Betz and others that Paul’s letter to the Galatians is thoroughly informed by contemporary rhetorical practice. Robert Jewett’s recent commentary on Romans shows that this is equally true of Romans (45). The Athenaeum of Ohio Terrance CALLAN 6616 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45230, USA SUMMARY Especially since the publication of H. D. Betz’s commentary in 1979 much attention has been given to rhetorical analysis of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Discussion has focused on the species of Galatians’ rhetoric, i.e., whether it is forensic, deliberative or epideictic; little attention has been given to its style. This paper is an attempt to supply that lack. It begins by describing stylistic ornamentation of Galatians with respect to vocabulary and syntax and proceeds to discuss the presence of plain, middle and grand styles in Galatians. Finally it considers the implications of stylistic analysis for interpretation of Galatians. (45) R. JEWETT, Romans. A Commentary (Hermeneia; Minneapolis, MN 2006).