Figural Reading and the Old Testament

Figural Reading and the Old TestamentDon Collett, an experienced Old Testament scholar, offers an account of Old Testament interpretation that capitalizes on recent research in figural exegesis. Collett examines the tension between figural and literal modes of exegesis as they developed in Christian thought, introduces ongoing debates and discussions concerning figural readings of Scripture, and offers theological readings of several significant Old Testament passages. This book will

as is the future

leading Pentecostal theologian Terry Cross calls the people of God to a radical change of structure and mission based on theological principles

this book will serve Catholics and others as an ideal supplement to a conventional New Testament introduction or as a companion to reading the New Testament itself

Walter Kaiser questions the notion that the New Testament represents a deviation from God's supposed intention to save only the Israelites

and contemporary

The book provides the basics of a standard grammar but also includes insights into Hebrew narrative and poetry not usually found in introductory textbooks

and it is also true of friendship with God in Christ

These differences have caused denominational ruptures that have yet to heal

preemptive war

biblically and theologically

English translation

exploring key implications for the Christian life of the New Testament idea of participatory union as they unfold in Paul's Letters