Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (Hardcover)

G.K. Beale

ISBN 10: 0801026938 / ISBN 13: 9780801026935

Published by Baker Publishing Group, Ada, MI, 2007

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Hardcover. Readers of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to Old Testament stories and prophecies that are unfamiliar or obscure. In order to fully understand the teachings of Jesus and his followers, it is important to understand the large body of Scripture that preceded and informed their thinking. Leading evangelical scholars G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson have brought together a distinguished team to provide readers with a comprehensive commentary on Old Testament quotations, allusions, and echoes that appear from Matthew through Revelation. College and seminary students, pastors, scholars, and interested lay readers will want to add this unique commentary to their reference libraries. ContributorsCraig L. Blomberg (Denver Seminary) on MatthewRikk E. Watts (Regent College) on MarkDavid W. Pao (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) and Eckhard J. Schnabel (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on LukeAndreas J. Kstenberger (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) on John I. Howard Marshall (University of Aberdeen) on ActsMark A. Seifrid (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) on Romans Roy E. Ciampa (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) and Brian S. Rosner (Moore Theological College) on 1 CorinthiansPeter Balla (Kroli Gspr Reformed University, Budapest) on 2 Corinthians Mois(c)s Silva (author of Philippians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) on Galatians and Philippians Frank S. Thielman (Beeson Divinity School) on Ephesians G. K. Beale (Wheaton College Graduate School) on ColossiansJeffrey A. D. Weima (Calvin Theological Seminary) on 1 and 2 Thessalonians Philip H. Towner (United Bible Societies) on 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus George H. Guthrie (Union University) on Hebrews D. A. Carson (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on the General Epistles G. K. Beale (Wheaton College Graduate School) and Sean M. McDonough (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) on Revelation Leading evangelical scholars provide comprehensive commentary on every quotation, allusion, and echo of the Old Testament that appears in Matthew through Revelation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group, Ada, MI
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801026938
• ISBN 13: 9780801026935
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An exploration of Old Testament quotations, allusions, and echoes occurring from Matthew through Revelation

Readers of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to Old Testament stories and prophecies that are unfamiliar or obscure. In order to fully understand the teachings of Jesus and his followers, it is important to understand the large body of Scripture that preceded and informed their thinking.

Leading evangelical scholars G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson have brought together a distinguished team to provide readers with a comprehensive commentary on Old Testament quotations and allusions that appear in the New Testament, focusing on

● New Testament and Old Testament contexts
● Uses in Jewish sources
● Textual backgrounds
● Hermeneutics employed and the nature of the connections
● Theological uses of the quotation or allusion

This is a vital resource for the reference library of every student of the New Testament, from college and seminary students, pastors, and scholars to interested lay readers.

About the Authors

D. A. Carson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is emeritus professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author or editor of more than fifty books, a founding member of The Gospel Coalition, and has lectured in academic and church settings around the world.

G. K. Beale (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He has served as president and as a member of the executive committee of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is coeditor (with D. A. Carson) of the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament and the author of numerous books, including A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New, Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, and commentaries on Colossians and Philemon, Revelation, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians.