Essays in Biblical Theology
Overview
Essays in Biblical Theology explores the method set forth in Theological Poetics as developed through particular biblical characters. Following guidelines for a biblical, responsible method of typological interpretation of Scripture, this book examines the accounts of Moses, Joshua, David, Samson, and other biblical figures, showing how the depth and richness of these redemptive giants prefigure Christ, anticipating both his suffering and glory. Essays in Biblical Theology concludes with a pioneering study of the relationship between the narrative of Elijah typology and Mark’s Gospel—which unexpectedly provides an argument for the originality of the longer ending of Mark.
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- Examines many of the prominent biblical figures in the Old Testament
- Demonstrates how these redemptive giants prefigure Christ
- Compares the narrative of Elijah and that of Mark’s Gospel producing compelling results
- The Analogical Imagination and Biblical Typology
- The Pattern of All Prophecy: The Typology of Moses and the Exodus in Genesis
- Joshua Typology in the New Testament
- The Occluded Radiance of Samson: A Typology of Comedy
- The Centripetal Dynamic of the House of David: A Typology of Tragedy
- Appendix: The Theme of Mark: Jesus, the True Elijah
Top Highlights
“The Bible is written to appeal to this analogical imagination; that is, it assumes our ability to discover the identity of God’s action in the different particulars of logical and chronological circumstance.” (Page 4)
“The failures of Israel’s prophets and priests arouse the longing among the people of God for a better prophet and a better priesthood.” (Page 15)
“The first Adam had made a grave of his garden, but the Last Adam has made a garden of His grave.” (Page 20)
“Imagine the scene. The grave where Jesus had lain has become the ark of the covenant. Here is the heavenly mercy seat, with the angels at the head and the foot. The grave clothes of Jesus, sprinkled with blood, are the place of propitiation. In other words, Jesus has made the grave, the place of the corruption of sin and death, into the throne of His glory, having triumphed over sin and the grave. Mary alone is chosen to behold the reality of that which Aaron and the high priests of Israel only saw by shadow. She is standing in the True Holy of Holies. She is standing before the throne of God, her vision veiled only by her tears.” (Page 24)
“Consequently, the great failures of Israel’s patriarchs, prophets, and priests underscore the unilateral faithfulness of the Lord God to His covenant of promise. Moreover, they arouse the hope among the people of God for a better prophet and a better priesthood.” (Page 15)
- Title: Essays in Biblical Theology
- Author: Warren A. Gage
- Publisher: St. Andrews House
- Publication Date: 2010
- Pages: 116
Dr. Warren Gage is founder and President of the Alexandrian Forum. He received his PhD and MA from the University of Dallas, his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his JD from SMU Dedman School of Law. Previously, Dr. Gage served as Professor of Old Testament and Dean of Faculty at Knox Theological Seminary. While at Knox, he founded and directed the Christianity and Classical Studies graduate program. Dr. Gage is an ordained minister in the PCA and has authored numerous books and both scholarly and popular-level articles.