New “Counterpoints” Book Near Release
I just received my copy of the Counterpoints book I wrote with Walter Kaiser, Jr. and Darrell Bock, Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (Zondervan). The official release date, as I understand it, is October 3.
Previous to its release each author only saw his own essay, the other two essays, and his own responses. This is the first look we have had at how the other two scholars responded to our own essay.
Thus far, I have only been able to skim the book, but it is clear (not surprisingly) that there are some pretty sharp differences of opinion expressed. I think for this reason interested readers will find it a worthwhile volume for engaging this central hermeneutical issue. I know I have already appreciated the exchange.
A session will be devoted to this book at the national meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society this year in Providence, RI. All three authors will present their views. The session will be held on Wednesday, November 19, from 2:55 – 5:00.
