The authors of the New Testament regularly quote and allude to Old Testament passages that point to the presence, person, and work of Jesus. Jesus himself claimed that Moses wrote about him (John 5:46). And on the road to Emmaus, Jesus instructed the disciples from "Moses and all the prophets"...
The authors of the New Testament regularly quote and allude to Old Testament passages that point to the presence, person, and work of Jesus. Jesus himself claimed that Moses wrote about him (John 5:46). And on the road to Emmaus, Jesus instructed the disciples from "Moses and all the prophets" regarding himself (Luke 24:27).
Though Christians affirm that the Old Testament bears witness to Christ, how the Old Testament writers did this is a matter of extensive debate. Furthermore, Christian biblical scholars also debate the degree to which contemporary interpreters of the Bible can follow the hermeneutics of the New Testament authors in using the Old Testament to point to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
*Five Views on Christ in the Old Testament* is the first book to bring together in conversation the major views on how the Old Testament points to Christ. Contributors and views include:
* The First Testament Priority View (John Goldingay) * The Christotelic View (Tremper Longman III) * The Redemptive-Historical Christocentric View (Jason DeRouchie) * The Reception-Centered Intertextual View (Havilah Dharamraj) * The Premodern View (Craig Carter)
Each contributor presents their preferred methodology, showing readers how their interpretive approach best explains the biblical data. Additionally, authors provide case studies of various Old Testament passages that equip readers to better compare the strengths and weaknesses of each of author's approaches. This essential resource will help readers learn practical steps to help them read the Old Testament more faithfully as it testifies to Jesus the Messiah.
The authors of the New Testament regularly quote and allude to Old Testament passages that point to the presence, person, and work of Jesus. Jesus himself claimed that Moses wrote about him (John 5:46). And on the road to Emmaus, Jesus instructed the disciples from "Moses and all the prophets"...
The authors of the New Testament regularly quote and allude to Old Testament passages that point to the presence, person, and work of Jesus. Jesus himself claimed that Moses wrote about him (John 5:46). And on the road to Emmaus, Jesus instructed the disciples from "Moses and all the prophets" regarding himself (Luke 24:27).
Though Christians affirm that the Old Testament bears witness to Christ, how the Old Testament writers did this is a matter of extensive debate. Furthermore, Christian biblical scholars also debate the degree to which contemporary interpreters of the Bible can follow the hermeneutics of the New Testament authors in using the Old Testament to point to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
*Five Views on Christ in the Old Testament* is the first book to bring together in conversation the major views on how the Old Testament points to Christ. Contributors and views include:
* The First Testament Priority View (John Goldingay) * The Christotelic View (Tremper Longman III) * The Redemptive-Historical Christocentric View (Jason DeRouchie) * The Reception-Centered Intertextual View (Havilah Dharamraj) * The Premodern View (Craig Carter)
Each contributor presents their preferred methodology, showing readers how their interpretive approach best explains the biblical data. Additionally, authors provide case studies of various Old Testament passages that equip readers to better compare the strengths and weaknesses of each of author's approaches. This essential resource will help readers learn practical steps to help them read the Old Testament more faithfully as it testifies to Jesus the Messiah.
Five Views of Christ in the Old Testament: Genre, Authorial Intent, and the Nature of Scripture (Counterpoints Series)$34.99
This is a great book to help readers compare and contrast five different approaches to the question of whether Christ is in the Old Testament and how to rightly interpret the Old Testament in light of this. There is much to learn from every contributor. However, from an orthodox Christian point of view, Goldingay's position must be evaluated carefully. Goldingay argues not only that the Old Testament is not about Jesus, but he also teaches that certain parts of the Bible are from God. Dharamraj arrives at helpful interpretations of passages, but the method she sets forth could lead to a highly subjective approach to reading the Bible that misses its true meaning. The remaining authors do not agree on everything, but represent positions within orthodox Christian faith. This is a helpful book, but must be read with discernment.
