The Power and the Wisdom
An Interpretation of the New Testament
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2009
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Publisher's Description
"In the composition of this book I experienced a growing conviction that the thing with which we believe we are familiar is not the New Testament; it is a conventionalized popular understanding of the New Testament. The simplicity of the New Testament can be deceptive. We have lived with it so long that its explosive power has become sweet reasonableness. I have noticed this not as a preacher but simply as a professional interpreter. It is our office to explain the text....The New Testament interpreter finds that he has the unpleasant task of liberating the text from certain encumbrances." John L. McKenzie, from the preface
Endorsements (2)
“It is a magnificent book, not only as an outstanding example of expertise on the part of a master craftsman, but also as a testimonial to the New Testament faith of a deeply learned and thoughtful contemporary Christian. It does not contain a line that is not worth rereading, and the reader will find that most of its lines challenge him or her to a reaction that goes beyond mere reading.”
“It is cause for rejoicing that the scriptural reflections of John L. McKenzie are once more available. We are the richer for his erudition and saving sense of humor.”
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