Interpreting The
Pauline Letters: An Exegetical Handbook by John D. Harvey
Published by Kregel
Academic
One of my mentors Dr. Thomas F. Harrison made a profound
statement concerning Hermeneutics and Exegesis. “He who seeks wisdom not just a
knowledge of how to exegete but discovers how to make the text useful to others
has discovered both the Art and Science of Exegesis.”
This book is a valuable demonstration of Dr. Harrison’s
statement. Building on the foundation of the authority of God’s Word Dr. Harvey
wisely explains and then uses the elements of exegesis, which are then
demonstrated by useable examples.
I was delighted with his section, “The Great Transfer” in
the chapter on the Theology of Paul’s letters. The transfer from the Sphere of
Adam to that of ‘in Christ’ is the best I have seen in detailing what is meant
and how it is realized starting with 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Colossians 1:13-14
and then throughout Paul’s letters.
As a semi-retired NT Greek, Hermeneutics and Homiletics
teacher I highly recommend this excellent work to anyone seeking to understand
and make the meat of the Word available to all who follow or seek Jesus the
Messiah. I received a copy of this book from Kregel Academic for an honest
review.
