Bible Wisdom: PSALMS of Praise & Power newly translated from the Greek Old Testament Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is based on the Biblical Book of Psalms. There is a statement at the beginning of the book stating the Psalms in this book have been "newly translated from the Greek Old Testament" by John Howard Reid, the author of this book. We know the author of most of the Psalms was Kind David. He wrote them as prayers, songs and acts of praise. As the title states there is much wisdom in the book of Psalms. Page 11, Psalm 4: "Oh, you foolish, vain, self-centered sons of men, why do you love everything that is worthless and so earnestly seek after all that is false." There are much insight and wisdom in this verse. We long after things that are of little value and too often we neglect the things of greater value. The Psalms teach us to rely on God's love "wholly and completely. I put my trust in the Lord God."
They teach us about God's nature: "His eyes are wide open, not only looking out for the poor and weary, but continually testing and proving the sons of men." Many of the Psalms sing God's praises. The 23rd Psalm is often read at funerals and many associate it with death. However, the Psalm brings me great pleasure. It recognizes God's never ending presence in our lives, and that He meets our every need.
All the Psalms are beautiful and in their own way each one praises God, recognizes his presence in our lives and recognizes him as the creator of all things. This book is delightful. It offers pleasure and comfort. I would love to see this book made into a gift edition, with a padded cover and gilded edges.

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The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Texts?: Essays on the Use of the Old Testament in the New Review

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(More customer reviews)The battle over hermeneutics seems to be wage on this one issue: How did the New Testament writers use the Old Testament? In one volume, Greg Beale, formerly of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (and one of my professors), but now Wheaton Graduate School, has compiled twenty-two articles, each dealing with various aspects and concerns over the use of the Old Testament in the New. Beale writes, "The purpose of this book is to present various perspectives concerning the hermeneutical issue whether or not Jesus and the apostles quoted Old Testament texts with respect for their broader Old Testament context" (7). Each essay is from a well-known scholar in the field who seeks to answer the question "did the New Testament writers quote or refer to Old Testament passages that are consistent with or contradictory to the original Old Testament passage?"
The reader will find this volume extremely helpful. The essays are not just theoretical; they show how the particular author applies their hermeneutical or linguistic perspective(s). This book is quite unique for it unswervingly focuses on "exegetical methodology instead of theology" (9).
Beale admits that more space is given to articles arguing in favor of the New Testament using the Old Testament text contextually. Although this view is offered at various levels and with varying nuances throughout the literature (see the "Selected Bibliography"), it is the minority view. Thus, G. Beale purposely chooses more voices affirming and demonstrating that New Testament writers were faithful to the immediate and broader contextual concerns of the original Old Testament writers. Nevertheless, the breath of perspectives these essays offer will help the reader to enter the discussion with integrity.
Understanding of this subject is a must for students of the Bible. Since the integrity of the Christian message is wrapped up in the integrity of the New Testament writers, this hermeneutical and exegetical issue (debate) must be entered by all who profess to teach and proclaim the Gospel. Please don't allow the high quality and technical nature of some of these articles to cause Bible students and pastors to overlook this volume--the issue is too great to be ignored by all "users" of the Bible! Greg Beale has done a great service to the Church by compiling these essays and making them accessible in one volume.

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