<p>1 Chronicles speaks of men “of Issachar,
men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought
to do.” In our rapidly changing, postmodern culture, we
desperately need men who understand the times and know what we
ought to do. D. A. Carson is such a man. Renowned as a gifted
speaker, writer, theologian, and pastor, Carson has written
extensively and persuasively on a wide range of topics and has been
a defender of the modern evangelical faith.<br><br>In
appreciation of Carson’s life work, editors Andreas J.
Köstenberger and Robert Yarbrough, themselves respected
scholars, have assembled a team of contributors, including Stanley
Porter, Grant Osborne, Mark Dever, John Woodbridge, Douglas Moo,
Peter O’Brien, Eckhard Schnabel, Craig Blomberg, and
David Pao, together to produce this volume of essays on New
Testament studies in modern times. The book is divided into three
parts: New Testament Studies and Ancillary Disciplines, Special
Topics in New Testament Studies, and New Testament Studies Around
the World. Pastors, professors, and students will benefit not only
from the example of a man who understands the times, but also from
the high quality of scholarship and wide variety of topics covered
in this volume.</p>