{"product_id":"the-christian-and-the-old-testament","title":"The Christian and the \"Old\" Testament","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION] \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eThe Christian and the \"Old\" Mission\u003c\/em\u003e examines the continuing significance of Christian mission while addressing the challenges of its historical legacy. It reflects on the foundations, accomplishments, and shortcomings of the “old” mission era, particularly in light of critiques about colonialism, cultural dominance, and outdated strategies. The book insists that mission is integral to Christian identity but recognizes that the traditional, one-way Western approach is no longer sufficient. Instead, mission must be reimagined in ways that emphasize reciprocity, cultural sensitivity, and partnership, valuing indigenous leadership and local contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"1171\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDrawing from biblical mandates and historical examples, the author encourages believers to view mission as both proclamation of the gospel and acts of service, grounded in humility and genuine love. Contextualization and mutual learning are presented as vital for effective ministry in today’s diverse, interconnected world. Ultimately, the work calls for a renewal of mission practice—one that honors the faithful witness of the past while engaging the present and future with creativity, respect, and courage.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [CREDIT] by: Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. (Author) [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 322 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Library [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 1999 [\/PUBLISHYEAR]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e[ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo single question about the Bible is more crucial, more basic, more troublesome, more complex, more profound, more weighty or more urgent than the question of the true nature of the connection between the religion\/faith of the Old Testament and that of the New Testament... It cuts to the heart of the often misunderstood dynamics of the global mission movement.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt sheds light on practically every page of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere Kaiser is at his best, warmly down to Earth, personable, exuberantly encouraging, making profound insights plain... We are not talking now about common knowledge, widely accepted perspective; in these talks you will find unusual and crucial insights that are not common although they ought to me and must be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRalph D. Winter, Ph.D.\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Center for World Mission\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2]\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[TOC]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Christian and the Old Testament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. The New Testament Problem: God’s Central Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Three Foundational Blessings: Genesis 1-11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Three Foundational Promises: Genesis12-50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Theology of Having Faith in the Old Testament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Theology of the People of God: Exodus 1-19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. The Theology of the Law of God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Aspects of the Law of God: Exodus 20 Through Deuteronomy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. The Theology of the ‘Tabernacling’ God: Exodus 25 Through Leviticus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. The Theology of the Atonement: Leviticus 16, Isaiah 52:13-53:12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. The Relationship Between the Promise and Wisdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. The Promise and the Prophets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. The Theology of the Messiah in the Old Testament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14. The Theology of the Messiah’s Dynasty and Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15. The Theology of the Day of the Lord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16. The Theology of the Servant of the Lord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17. Isaiah, the Promises Theologian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18. The Theology of the Inclusion of the Gentiles: Jonah, Micah, Hosea and Amos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19. Jeremiah, Theologian of the Word of God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20. The Theology of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21. Ezekiel, Theologian of the Glory of God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22. Daniel, Theologian of the Kingdom of God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23. Theologians of God’s Coming Conquering Hero: Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24. The Continuation of the Old Testament Promise in the New Testament \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex of Hebrew Words\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex of Scripture References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex of Subjects and Names\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Library","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44713262612522,"sku":"bdh1787299686620","price":15.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4380\/4714\/files\/the-christian-and-the-old-testament_1.png?v=1787299692","url":"https:\/\/streetstylestore.shop\/products\/the-christian-and-the-old-testament","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}