Old Testament law for Christians: original context and enduring application
A leading evangelical expert in biblical law helps readers understand the Old Testament law, how it functioned in the Old Testament, and how it is (and is not) instructive for contemporary Christians
| Summary: | A leading evangelical expert in biblical law helps readers understand the Old Testament law, how it functioned in the Old Testament, and how it is (and is not) instructive for contemporary Christians Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part 1: Getting into Old Testament Law -- 1. Is Old Testament Law Relevant for New-Covenant Christians? -- 2. What Is Old Testament Law? -- 3. The Purpose of Old Testament Law -- Part 2: Literature and Background of Old Testament Law -- 4. Navigating Old Testament Laws and Related Literature -- 5. How Does the Old Testament Law Genre Inculcate Values? -- 6. Historical Contexts Illuminating Old Testament Laws -- Part 3: Applying Old Testament Laws -- 7. Introduction to Applying Old Testament Laws to Christian Life -- 8. Approaches to Applying Old Testament Law -- 9. Progressive Moral Wisdom -- 10. Case Study of Progressive Moral Wisdom -- Part 4: Values in Old Testament Law -- 11. Ten Commandments and Related Laws, Part One -- 12. Ten Commandments and Related Laws, Part Two -- 13. Social Justice in Old Testament Law -- 14. Old Testament Law and Theodicy -- 15. Questions about Keeping Old Testament Laws Today -- 16. Values Reflected in Ritual Laws -- Conclusion -- Selected Bibliography -- Index of Modern Authors -- Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Sources -- Index of Subjects -- Back Cover |
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| ISBN: | 1493410229 |