Elliott, John Huxtable2011-08-052011-08-052011-06-07Elliott, J.H., 2011, ‘Social scientific Perspective, process and payoff. Evil eye accusation at Galatia as illustration of the method’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 67(1), Art. #858, 10 pages. DOI: 10.4102/hts.v67i1.8580259-942210.4102/hts.v67i1.858http://hdl.handle.net/2263/17008This article explores a presentation of the method, emergence and contribution of social-scientific criticism (SSC) as an inter-disciplinary operation of New Testament exegesis. A description of ancient evil eye belief and practice and its appearance in Paul's letter to the Galatians illustrates how the method contributes to a more accurate translation of the biblical text, a clarification of its logic and a fuller understanding of the social dynamics involving Paul and his opponents.en© 2011. The Authors. Licensee: OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Social-scientific criticism (SSC)New Testament exegesisBible -- Social scientific criticismBible -- N.T. -- Galatians -- Social scientific criticismArticle