The Apostle Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians: A Translation from the New Vulgate

This work presents a faithful rendering of the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatian churches, translated directly from the Nova Vulgata, the official Latin edition of the Bible promulgated by the Catholic Church. The epistle, written by Paul in the first century A.D., addresses the spiritual and doctrinal challenges facing the early Christian communities in Galatia—a region in Asia Minor. With pastoral urgency and theological clarity, Paul defends the gospel of grace against distortions introduced by those insisting on adherence to Mosaic law.

This translation seeks to preserve the linguistic precision and theological depth of the Nova Vulgata while offering readers a clear and reverent presentation of Paul’s inspired message. It captures the apostle’s impassioned tone, his defense of justification by faith, and his exhortation to live by the Spirit rather than the flesh. Through this letter, Paul reminds believers of their freedom in Christ and the unity of all who are baptized into Him, regardless of ethnic or cultural background.

Whether used for devotional reading, theological study, or liturgical reflection, this edition of Galatians invites readers to engage with one of the most foundational texts of Christian doctrine, rendered with fidelity to the Latin tradition and attentiveness to the spiritual needs of today’s audience.