Inspiration and Incarnation : Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament

Highlights several Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture and suggests a way forward. Abstract: Highlights several Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture and suggests a way forward In this accessible study, Peter Enns offers an evangelical affirmation of biblical authority that considers questions raised by the nature of the Old Testament text. Enns looks at three questions raised by biblical scholars that seem to threaten traditional views of Scripture. First, he considers ancient Near Eastern literature that is similar to the Bible. Second, he looks at the theological diversity of the Old Testament. Finally, he considers how New Testament writers used the Old Testament. Based on his reflections on these contemporary issues, Enns proposes an incarnational model of biblical authority that takes seriously both the divine and human aspects of Scripture. The book includes a useful glossary, which defines technical terms and an annotated bibliography for further reading. COVER PAGE 2 TITLE PAGE 4 COPYRIGHT PAGE 5 DEDICATION 6 CONTENTS 7 PREFACE 8 ABBREVIATIONS 9 1. GETTING OUR BEARINGS 10 2. THE OLD TESTAMENT AND ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN LITERATURE 17 3. THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THEOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 53 4. THE OLD TESTAMENT AND ITS INTERPRETATION IN THE NEW TESTAMENT 84 5. THE BIG PICTURE 123 GLOSSARY 128 REL006090 In this accessible study, Peter Enns offers an evangelical affirmation of biblical authority that considers questions raised by the nature of the Old Testament text.

Enns looks at three questions raised by biblical scholars that seem to threaten traditional views of Scripture. First, he considers ancient Near Eastern literature that is similar to the Bible. Second, he looks at the theological diversity of the Old Testament. Finally, he considers how New Testament writers used the Old Testament.

Based on his reflections on these contemporary issues, Enns proposes an incarnational model of biblical authority that takes seriously both the divine and human aspects of Scripture. The book includes a useful glossary, which defines technical terms and an annotated bibliography for further reading. How can an evangelical view of Scripture be reconciled with modern biblical scholarship? In this book Peter Enns, an expert in biblical interpretation, addresses Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture. He then suggests a way forward, proposing an incarnational model of biblical inspiration that takes seriously both the divine and the human aspects of Scripture. This tenth anniversary edition has an updated bibliography and includes a substantive postscript that reflects on the reception of the first edition. -- Publisher description How can an Evangelical view of Scripture be reconciled with modern biblical scholarship? This book addresses Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional Evangelical perspectives on Scripture. Enns then suggests a way forward, proposing an incarnational model of biblical inspiration that takes seriously both the divine and the human aspects of Scripture. This tenth anniversary edition has an updated bibliography and includes a substantive postscript that reflects on the reception of the first edition A biblical interpretation expert addresses Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture and suggests a way forward.