ISBN Old Testament Law for Christians (Original Context and Enduring Application) book English Paperback 464 pages

The Old Testament law is foundational for our understanding of the Bible, but for many it remains some of the Old Testament's most foreign and exotic material. This book by a leading evangelical expert in biblical law helps readers understand Old Testament law, how it functioned in the Old Testament, and how it is (and is not) instructive for contemporary Christians. The author explicates the often confusing legal system of ancient Israel, differentiates between time-bound cultural aspects of Israelite law and universally applicable aspects of the divine value system, and shows the ethical relevance of Old Testament law for Christians today.ContentsIntroductionPart 1: Getting into Old Testament Law1. Is Old Testament Law Relevant for New Covenant Christians?2. What Is Old Testament Law?3. The Purpose of Old Testament LawPart 2: Literature and Background of Old Testament Law4. Navigating Old Testament Laws and Related Literature5. How Does the Old Testament Law Genre Inculcate Values?6. Historical Contexts Illuminating Old Testament LawsPart 3: Applying Old Testament Laws7. Introduction to Applying Old Testament Laws to Christian Life8. Approaches to Applying Old Testament Law9. Progressive Moral Wisdom10. Case Study of Progressive Moral Wisdom: Lost and Profound in Exodus 23:4Part 4: Values in Old Testament Law11. Ten Commandments and Related Laws, Part One12. Ten Commandments and Related Laws, Part Two13. Social Justice in Old Testament Law14. Old Testament Law and Theodicy15. Questions about Keeping Old Testament Laws Today16. Values Reflected in Ritual LawsConclusion: The Value of Obedience to GodIndexes