The Problem of the Old Testament : Hermeneutical, Schematic, and Theological Approaches.

Intro -- Title Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Part One: Facing the Problem -- 1 Defining the Problem -- 2 The Old Testament in the Early Church -- Part Two: Inadequate Solutions -- 3 The Hermeneutical Solutions: Alexandria -- 4 The Hermeneutical Solutions: Antioch -- 5 The Schematic Solutions -- 6 The Conceptual Solutions -- Part Three: A New Approach -- 7 Foundations for an Old Testament Theology -- 8 Election and the Covenants -- 9 The Law -- 10 Issues in Narrative -- Part Four: Case Studies in Prophecy -- 11 The Prophetic Method: Hosea -- 12 The Prophetic Method: Joel -- 13 Summary and Prospect -- Appendix: Bonus Material from The Problem of the Old Testament: Preexilic Prophecy: Isaiah 7:14 -- Bibliography -- Subject Index -- Scripture Index -- Notes -- Praise for The Problem of the Old Testament -- About the Author -- More Titles from InterVarsity Press -- Copyright.

Christians throughout church history have struggled with the Old Testament--defining it, interpreting it, and reconciling it with the New Testament. In this thorough, accessible work, Duane A. Garrett surveys three primary methods Christians have used to handle the Old Testament, offering a way forward that is faithful to the text and to the Christian faith.

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