The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses [Paperback]

Vern Sheridan Poythress (Author), Poythress (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 422 pages
• Publisher: P & R Publishing (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875523757
• ISBN-13: 978-0875523750
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Vern Sheridan Poythress is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has six earned degrees, including a PhD from Harvard University and a ThD from the University of Stellenbosch. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of biblical interpretation and science.

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good instruction about typology, without going overboard., September 24, 1999

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Daniel Mark Donovan - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses (Paperback)

In this book, Poythress does a nice job of introducing the reader to the study of typology in the Old Testament (as it relates to the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ), while at the same time refraining from "seeing" Christ where there is no real type. If you've ever wondered how the tabernacle, the law, or the promised land (as well as many other topics) stand in relation to the work of Jesus as Messiah, this book is for you.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Christian Understanding of Jews and the O. T., January 4, 2005

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G. Butterworth - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses (Paperback)

Christians sometimes misunderstand the relationship between Jews and Jesus Christ. This book is helpful in showing that Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Christianity is not continuation of Judaism. In fact, Judaism today only started after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Ancient Israelite religion in the Old Testament is a different religion altogether -- there was sacrifice for one! This book helps one to see the reality of the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Five Books of Moses. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between Christianity and Judaism.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Scholarly look at Mosaic Typology in the law of Christ, June 22, 2009

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Ryan Thompson "Slim" (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses (Paperback)

If your curious how typology works, what it is, or even just ever wondered how the law and gospel go together, GET THIS BOOK. Poythress has done an immaculate job in research for this book. Whether your a seminary student or a pastor, this is simply a good read and essential to your theology.