Two Testaments, One Bible

The Theological Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments

3rd Edition

By David L. Baker

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 362 pages
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: February 2010

ISBN-10: 0-8308-1421-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1421-3
IVP Order Code: 1421

Related Subjects

Biblical Studies--General

Do we need the Old Testament today? Is this collection of ancient writings still relevant in our postmodern and increasingly post-literary world? Isn't the New Testament a sufficient basis for the Christian faith? What does the Old Testament God of power and glory have to do with the New Testament God of love whom Jesus calls 'Father'? Are these two very different Testaments really one Bible?

In this thoroughly revised, updated and expanded edition of Two Testaments, One Bible, David L. Baker investigates the theological basis for the continued acceptance of the Old Testament as Christian Scripture, through a study of its relationship to the New Testament. He introduces the main issues, surveys the history of interpretation, and critically examines four major approaches. He then considers four key themes, which provide a framework for Christian interpretation of two Testaments in the context of one Bible: 'typology,' 'promise and fulfilment,' 'continuity and discontinuity,' and 'covenant.' He completes his study with a summary of the main conclusions and reflection on their implications for the use of the Bible today.