having meaning, force and desired effects. The goal of this paper is to interact with the various
interpretations of what these Pauline anathemas mean and defend a more holistic perspective. This will also
entail determining the force and desired effect of these anathemas. Thus in essence, Paul's anathematization
is his relegation or handing over to God opponents of the true gospel for His imminent and eschatological
retribution. The force of these anathemas is an exhortational instruction to the Galatian churches to regard
these opponents as cursed persons. Therefore, his desired effect of these anathemas is for these churches
to choose between him and his gospel and the Judaizers and their "gospel." He wants nothing more than for
them to realign themselves with him and his gospel, to reject the Judaizers and disassociate themselves from
them and their teaching. By doing this, the Galatian churches will avoid God's imminent retribution.