The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 55: Galatians The Challoner Revision

This recording presents the Apostle Paul’s first‑letter to the churches of Galatia, a concise yet powerful appeal written about two decades after Christ’s ascension. In a direct tone, Paul confronts a wave of teachers urging Gentile believers to adopt circumcision and other Mosaic rites, defending the gospel of grace that frees all from the law’s demands. The text moves through his personal testimony, his journeys between Jerusalem and the Gentile world, and his insistence that true liberty comes only through Christ’s revelation.

The version you’ll hear follows the historic Douay‑Rheims translation, later refined by Bishop Challoner, and is carefully cross‑checked against the original Hebrew, Greek, and other language editions. Its 17th‑century English retains a reverent cadence while the accompanying annotations illuminate cultural and theological references. Listeners gain both a clear hearing of Paul’s argument and a scholarly guide that makes the ancient letter accessible for study, reflection, or plain enjoyment.