Exegetical Fallacies

I have tried to be very careful not to make my blog about the latest thing in Evangelicalism that is frustrating me, but I have to say something now.  Bad exegesis exists everywhere, but for some reason, within the last two months I have read and/or heard many respected Reformed Evangelical preachers/teachers commit the errors highlighted in D. A. Carson’s book, Exegetical Fallacies.  I was very disappointed and wondered if they had ever read Carson’s book.  Thus, I make a plea to every pastor, teacher, and Christian out there–read and re-read Carson’s book.  Even if you don’t know Hebrew or Greek the overall insights in the book are invaluable.  If you have not read Carson’s book; please buy a copy, read it, and pass it on to a friend.

Nicole on NT Use of OT

Rob Bradshaw has made available Roger Nicole’s essay on the NT use of the OT.  Read it here.

The Many Uses of Quotations

Andy Naselli has a helpful quote from Doug Moo on how the NT quotes the OT.  Read it here.

Recovering Theological Hermeneutics

CBD has Recovering Theological Hermeneutics, by Jens Zimmermann for only $4.99.  See it here.

Carson Reviews Three Views on NT Use of OT

D. A. Carson reviews Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament.  See it here.

Interview with Editors of the NT Use of OT

Justin Taylor points out an interview with editors Ken Berding and Jon Lunde on the new book, Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament.  See it here.

Three Views on the NT Use of the OT

Andy Naselli provides an excellent summary of the three views in the forthcoming book, Three Views of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament.  While I appreciate what Bock has to say on these issues and like some of the terminology Enns uses (e.g., Christotelic, see Inspiration and Incarnation), both fall short in my opinion.  Greg Beale does the best job presenting this issue with his grammatical-historical-cannonical approach.  His ideas come out clearly in many of his books, but Lord willing he will write an exhaustive work on the topic.  See it here.

Christ in the Old Testament

I’m a week late on this news, but wanted to listen to the lecture before recommending it.  SBTS recently had a panel discussion on Christ in the Old Testament.  I found the discussion interesting.  In my opinion Dr. Gentry and Dr. Hamilton were excellent in their explanations, warnings, and illustrations; however, at the end of the day I would side more with Dr. Hamilton on these issues.  Listen to it here.

Theological Interpretation of the Old and New Testament

Kevin Vanhoozer is the general editor for two books to be released this fall on the theological interpretation of the Old and New Testament.  It is a book-by-book survey of each book of the Bible.  See the books and contributors here and here.

Hermeneutics and Children’s Curriculum

John Walton has listed some hermeneutical fallacies that typically appear in children’s curriculum.  His points are well taken.  I think many pastors and teachers should also pay close attention to his warning, since many are committing the same hermeneutical fallacies.  Check it out here.