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If it hasn't been discovered by now, I would be willing to say that it's probably not worth the time spent reading.
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I see the situation as two separate truths. First, as Solomon said, there is nothing new under the sun. And second, as Our Lord said, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a tiny seed, that grow up to the largest of the garden herbs.
So we have basic principles that haven't changed from the time of Solomon, but our understanding of those principles is growing, like the mustard seed, and will continue to grow until the final day.
So new works that use the basic building blocks can be very valuable, and even inevitable. The reverse side is that teachings called "New" like the so called "New Perspective on Paul" should by it's very nature be looked at with a healthy dose of scepticism.
So Davidius, there may very well be a book or two in your future. And I'll be able to say "Hey, I knew that dude!"