As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
This is a review of the book The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology Volume 1 – Old Testament Expectation, by Dr. Paul Martin Henebury, published by Xulon Press Elite (Paperback 467 Pages).
I came across Paul Henebury many years ago through his blog “Dr. Reluctant.” He refers to himself as “A Reluctant Dispensationalist.” To find out why, you’ll have to look it up for yourself. One of the things he states is that,
“I don’t think it’s much of a secret, but the NT volume of The Words of the Covenant is now available to be purchased. So far the paperback and E-book versions are available” - Paul Henebury
Read the series.
The author of Hebrews chose as his go-to text the “Old Greek” of the OT, but not exactly what scholars mean when they say “LXX.”1 His singular use of Psalm 40:6-8, especially its translation of Psalm 40:6 as “a body you have prepared for me.” As Thomas Constable notes,
This piece and its follow ups are taken from my upcoming book (DV) ‘The Words of the Covenant, Volume 2: New Testament Continuation.’
“I got my advance copies in the mail a couple of weeks ago. It was a strange feeling looking down at the thing I had spent over five years writing and nearly twelve years studying.” - Paul Hennebury
“I thought I would write something about the book I have been writing for some time now. The book is called The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology. It’s subtitle is Old Testament Expectation. I am working with the publisher to finalize the manuscript. Lord willing it will be at the printers in the summer. ” - Paul
From the forthcoming book The Words of the Covenant: Old Testament Expectation. Read the series.
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