A book of the New Testament; also refers to the ancient people of Galatia in Asia Minor to whom the apostle Paul wrote his epistle.
From Greek 'Galátai,' referring to the Celtic tribes (Gauls) who settled in central Asia Minor in the 3rd century BCE. The name derives from the same root as 'Gaul,' the Roman name for the Celtic peoples of Western Europe.
The Galatians represent a fascinating cultural fusion where Celtic warriors who had migrated from Western Europe became early Christian converts in what is now Turkey. This shows how Christianity spread along ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges, creating unexpected connections between distant peoples.
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