A Forum for Scholarship and Discussion
Posted in Interview, Systematic Theology, Theology on Jan 31st, 2011
In part 2 of our interview with Michael Horton (read part 1) about The Christian Faith (Table of Contents) we discuss Barth, NT Wright, justification, and even a little antinomianism. A theme that emerges from this interview, and is increasingly apparent across in the broader theological discussion, is the degree to which post-Reformation reformed theology [...]
Posted in Systematic Theology, Theology on Jan 28th, 2011
Michael Horton is, arguably, the preeminent Reformed Theologian of our day. In addition to authoring more than 15 books, Horton is the editor-in-chief at Modern Reformation magazine host of the nationally syndicated radio program the White Horse Inn, and is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Seminary California. In part 1 of [...]
Posted in Systematic Theology, Theology on Jan 26th, 2011
Here is a teaser from my upcoming interview with Michael Horton about his new systematic theology The Christian Faith. You can read his full treatment of trinity and predestination here. The complete interview will be posted this Friday, January 28th! I have also put together a deal for those interested in purchasing The Christian Faith. [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, Theology on Jan 18th, 2011
In part 2 of our interview with James Hamilton, we continue to address his new book God’s Glory in Salvation Through Judgment, while exploring other critical issues related to Jim’s scholarship. I would like to encourage everyone to checkout Jim’s blog For His Renown, great stuff over there. Lastly, and I don’t want to be [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, Galatians, Interpretation/Hermeneutics/Exegesis, New Testament on Jan 7th, 2011
Yesterday we kicked off the 2011 Commentary Tour by taking a look at the Zondervan’s ZECNT series. Today, we focus in a bit more closely and briefly review one individual volume in the series, Tom Schreiner’s Galatians. Following the structure goals of the series, Schreiner’s volume on Galatians follows the series format exceptionally well, staying [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, Ephesians, Galatians, Interpretation/Hermeneutics/Exegesis, Pauline Studies on Jan 6th, 2011
In today’s saturated market creating a truly unique commentary is a virtual impossibility. Yet, Zondervan’s ZECNT series is unique, not because its format is original, or its content new, but because the series is fundamentally based on the common sense needs of people who wish to work with the text. In the truest sense of [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, New Testament, Old Testament on Jan 5th, 2011
I often wonder if other people besides me sit at Starbucks reading commentaries for “fun” (read: Matthew is a theology nerd). During my undergraduate studies, I began doing this as a regular practice, and I have no plans to stop doing so even though my own interests now tend toward Theology proper. I believe there [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, History, Theology on Jan 3rd, 2011
Trying to choose books of the year when you work at a place like Christianbook.com is like asking Tom Brady to throw touchdowns to only one receiver. Still, I see it as my solemn duty, so here is my list (in no particular order). 1. Dean’s book is arguably the most ominous book of the [...]