The Law and the New Testament: The Question of Continuity (Companions to the New Testament) [Paperback]

Frank Thielman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Companions to the New Testament | Publication Date: September 1, 1999

A rich and accessible treatment of what the Mosaic Law means for Christians today: to what extent do Christians remain bound by the Law and to what extent have they been freed from its strictures?

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824518292
• ISBN-13: 978-0824518295
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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More About the Author

Frank Thielman (PhD, Duke University) is Presbyterian professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the author of Philippians in the NIV Application Commentary series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Discontinuity or continuity?, December 9, 1999

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This review is from: The Law and the New Testament: The Question of Continuity (Companions to the New Testament) (Paperback)

Thielman delivers again! Moving away from simply a discussion of Paul's view of the Mosaic law (which has tended to dominate recent discussions), Thielman turns to look at what the rest of the NT has to say on this issue. He again showcases his impressive ability to explain difficult concepts and trace complex arguments with seeming ease. Matthew, John, Luke-Acts, Romans/Galatians and Hebrews are covered. The title chapters by themselves give helpful clues as to how exactly Thielman sees the function of each chapter toward the question of interest: What level of continuity is there with the Mosaic Law now that the eschatological event of the death and resurrection of Christ has broken into history? Thielman finds both continuity and discontinuity, but (rightly in my opinion) concludes that the stress is laid on the discontinuity. For an overview of the NT's view of the law, and not just Paul's, this short book should be one of the first places to turn.