In this study Tyler A. Stewart investigates narrative explanations for evil in Galatians set
in the context of Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity. Scholarship has typically
interpreted Paul's view of evil based on Adam's fall or a mere reflex of Christology. In
contrast the author argues that in Galatians Paul's view of evil is based on the narrative of
rebellious angels found in the Book of Watchers. Additionally he claims that Paul's use of
Enochic tradition is consistent with Second Temple Jewish literature and finds support in early
Christian reception of Galatians.
