Someone recently recommended this book on the Puritan Board and I see it has a number of glowing reviews. How does it compare to other works on Covenant Theology?
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I assume you mean Myer here, not Crossway?2. Deals with issues such as the diatheke language, as well as Klinean views.
3. Exegetical, going deep into the passages and contexts. Not afraid to deal with issues (Does Gen. 15 depict the cross or not? How was Paul using Leviticus 18:5 in Gal 3:10?)
4. Great footnotes and bibliography. There is interaction with Turretin to Kline.
Just to clarify my comments about the OPC report. The OPC report looked at the Reformed view of the Mosaic covenant and 'essentially' argued that the Mosaic Covenant was a covenant of Grace. I was basically asking does Myers argue that the Mosaic Covenant was a Covenant of Grace or does he agree with Kline?He is not OPC I believe and along with your question 4: it is a volume that does not focus on polemics although you get it with the direct key issues such as Kline, and baptism's recipients are covered but not in a way that dissects a Baptist's view point by point. It is very much a rich positive presentation (which I believe is what RHB books do very well). The book is 300 pages.
I have McMahon (Covenant Theology made easy), the 'Ruin and Redemption' course, Venema's insightful work 'Christ and Covenant Theology', Witsius 2 vols, and Bogue's helpful work on Jonathan Edwards Covenant Theology, also AW Pink's work defending Baptist Covenant Theology. I do not have the Crossway work. Thus I think it may be good to add Myers to my collection.I guess the practical question is if it is worth buying, then of course it depends on what you have
The OPC argues that there is two ways to interpret what Kline taught. One was a republication where it was a CoW in substance and one that was a republication that was an administration of the CoGI was basically asking does Myers argue that the Mosaic Covenant was a Covenant of Grace or does he agree with Kline?
Thank you. Yes I knew Myers was strong on historical theology. Also Bavinck and Vos both give us some of the best covenant theology. Glad they are quoted.He is against Kline. Yes there is Bavinck and Vos.
All of us would do well to get a 21st century book on covenant theology that overviews the development of covenant theology. Older works of course do not interact with stuff like dispensationalism, Kline etc.. Many would profit from Myer's historical theological strengths as well as the careful exegetical work in the key passages.
Thanks. I have not read a lot on this area but like the emphasis of the OPC report.The OPC argues that there is two ways to interpret what Kline taught. One was a republication where it was a CoW in substance and one that was a republication that was an administration of the CoG
This work https://www.crossway.org/books/covenant-theology-case/Pardon, but what is the "Crossway Volume?"
Yes. One note is that Stephen didn't write this book in a vacuum. The manuscript was read by some respected theologians that offered feedback along the way.Has anyone else read this book?
What are your own thoughts on it, especially as a 'big picture' confessional covenant theology work? I was going to recommend it in the new thread 'For those who went from Reformed Baptist to Presbyterian' but still wondering if it is suitable for a Reformed Baptist thinking through to a paedobaptist position.
I am obviously biased. Outside of working for the publisher, I know Stephen and his family. His family has worshipped with us many times, and he has filled our pulpit on occasion.What are your own thoughts on it, especially as a 'big picture' confessional covenant theology work? I was going to recommend it in the new thread 'For those who went from Reformed Baptist to Presbyterian' but still wondering if it is suitable for a Reformed Baptist thinking through to a paedobaptist position.
Thanks Robert. You convinced me to buy it I ordered it from a Reformed bookshop in Australia. I love purchasing from RHB directly but global shipping speeds to this part of the world are not good these days.But my honest thoughts are that it is a solid introduction to Reformed CT. Stephen is a solid historical theologian that writes in a clear and edifying manner. It will be the book I recommend people tackle after Jonty Rhodes's book.
Note that Denault is a covenantal Baptist but Schreiner is a new covenant theologian. Schreiner would disagree with the covenant theology of the 1689 Baptist Confession.Regarding suggesting it to Baptists, he does interact with their writings, such as Pascal Denault and Thomas Schreiner.
Yes, you are correct, but my point stands—he interacts with a few leading Baptist theologians.Note that Denault is a covenantal Baptist but Schreiner is a new covenant theologian. Schreiner would disagree with the covenant theology of the 1689 Baptist Confession.
Robert, I have appreciated your comments and recommendation of this book. I just want to provide a clarification because it is an important clarification.Yes, you are correct, but my point stands—he interacts with a few leading Baptist theologians.
In other words not all Baptists are equal.Note that Denault is a covenantal Baptist but Schreiner is a new covenant theologian. Schreiner would disagree with the covenant theology of the 1689 Baptist Confession.