The New Testament evokes the Old Testament very extensively through direct quotations, allusions and references which imply prior knowledge of its readers.
The logical paths taken by New Testament authors can often be confusing, as biblical revelation predates them. If we fail to understand the context, the culture, and the way of thinking of the inspired writers, we will only partially understand – or sometimes falsely – their words. The issue is therefore crucial to study the subject seriously, if we wish to understand the message of the New Testament and transmit it as faithfully as possible to the Church and the world.
Greg K. Beale introduces us expertly and pedagogically, presenting the various types of referencing of Old Testament texts in the New Testament, as well as the reasons for these quotations and allusions. It discusses the different approaches to the question and the debates about it, offering the reader a theological and hermeneutical framework for their study of the texts. The author underlines, among other things, the importance of taking into account the cultural context – particularly the Jewish backgrounds – of the texts.
Written in a manner that is both rigorous and accessible, this manual provides numerous scriptural examples as well as abundant bibliographical references. In short, it is a veritable catalog aimed at anyone called to study, preach and teach the Bible.
Author: Gregory K Beale
ISBN: 9782940650033