Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament / October 26, 2008

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There are 35 volumes available from this series and are available in the following products:

• A 16-Volume Set (Release 1)
• An 11-Volume Set (Release 2)
• The 8-Volume Set (Release 3)
• Thirty-five individual volumes are also available.

This book in the Counterpoints: Exploring Theology series introduces three approaches presently employed in the study of the uses of the Old Testament in the New Testament, especially in those instances where the New Testament authors discern the fulfillment of a prophetic element in the Old Testament text. The foundational issue concerns the relationship between an Old Testament author’s meaning and the meaning of that same passage when it is used by a New Testament author.

To read the New Testament is to meet the Old Testament at every turn. But exactly how do Old Testament texts relate to their New Testament references and allusions? Moreover, what fruitful interpretive methods do New Testament texts demonstrate?

Leading biblical scholars Walter Kaiser, Darrel Bock, and Peter Enns each present their answers to questions surrounding the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament. Contributors address elements such as Divine and human authorial intent, the context of Old Testament references, and theological grounds for an interpretive method. Each author applies his framework to specific texts so that readers can see how their methods work out in practice. Each contributor also receives a thorough critique from the other two authors.

A one-stop reference for setting the scene and presenting approaches to the topic that respect the biblical text, Three Views on the New Testament Use of Old Testament gives readers the tools they need to develop their own views on this important subject.

The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.

Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
• Series: Counterpoints – Bible and Theology
• Series Editor: Stanley N. Gundry
• General Editors: Kenneth Berding, Jonathan Lunde
• Contributors: Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Darrell L. Bock, Peter Enns
• Publisher: Zondervan (released 8/30/09)