TWO TESTAMENTS, ONE BIBLE
The theological relationship between the Old and New Testaments
By David L. Baker. Apollos. 376 pages. £29.99
ISBN 978-1-84474-400-8
The question of how the Old Testament (OT) relates to the New Testament (NT) is one that has exercised the minds of Christians from the earliest days of the church. And it can still give rise to heated debates. In addition, there is concern today over how many Christians bother to read the Old Testament at all.
Are some passages of the OT ignored in church because their contents are considered embarrassing or sub-Christian? Why do we need the OT? How is the OT to be preached? While these questions are not directly addressed, this book does focus on the theological basis for viewing the OT as Christian Scripture. The author examines and assesses in a scholarly way the contribution of various theologians throughout church history.
