Article 2: "An Overlooked Scriptural Paradox: The Pseudosorites," by Richard D. Patterson. You don't know what a pseudosorites is? You probably won't after reading this article either. Patterson's definitions and his presentation are unclear. Ultimately unhelpful.
Article 3: "Deuteronomy 6-8 and the History of Interpretation: An Exposition of the First Two Commandments," by Justin M. Fuhrmann. This focuses on understanding Deut 6-8 as a way of dealing with the arguments for a late date for Deuteronomy. Probably will not convince anyone already convinced of the Documentary Hypothesis, but useful. Unfortunately written in a turgid style that makes it hard to read. Probably a dissertation chapter.
Article 4: "What Does Theology Have to Do with the Bible? A Call for the Expansion of the Doctrine of Inspiration," by Norris C. Grubbs & Curtis Scott Drumm. Interesting, but overstates the problem. Seems to imply that the theologians don;t deal sufficiently with the problems raised by such things as the use of an amanuensis (secretary) in the writing of Paul's letters, and such. Also seems to assume that the biblical scholars are absolutely right in all their proposals. ultimately unhelpful.
Article 5: "Jesus is Our Jubilee" . . . But How? The OT Background and Lukan Fulfillment of the Ethics of Jubilee," by Christopher R. Bruno. Good biblical theology of the Jubilee, though I think he misses the context of the Ezekiel passage. Demonstrates that most modern attempts to "apply" the Jubilee are no doubt well-intentioned, but theologically unsound.
Article 6: "'Men of Galilee, Why Stand Gazing Up Into Heaven': Revisiting Galileo, Astronomy, and the Authority of the Bible," by H. J. Lee. Don't be misled by the title. This is really a discussion of the doctrine of accommodation as it applied to Galileo, Generally helpful, with some careful definitions. Especially helpful with regard to the modern misuse of the doctrine of accommodation by Peter Enns and others.
Article 7: "The Origins and Limitations of Pannenberg's Eschatology," by David J. Zehnder. I assume it is a fair presentation of Pannenberg, but I don't really see any usefulness of P. for evangelical theology. Is this perhaps a dissertation chapter?
Article 8: "Review Article: Locating Udo Schnelle's Theology of the New Testament in the Contemporary Discussion," by D. A. Carson. This is Carson at his best. In nine pages he not only gives a summary and substantive critique of Schnelle, he also surveys the current state of New Testament Theology. Highly recommended.
Article 9: "Review Article: The Deliverance of God: An Apocalyptic Reading of Justification in Paul by Douglas A. Campbell," by Douglas J. Moo. A must-read. The discussion of justification in Paul is moving beyond the New Perspectives, and Campbell's critique of traditional Protestant exegesis is one of the directions. Moo provides a careful and substantive response to Campbell. One wonders in our circles how quickly some of Campbell will show up Federal Vision theology.
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