The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses

by Vern Sheridan Poythress

Book Overview

Poythress demonstrates how the sacrifices, traditions, and penalties of the law of Moses graphically foreshadow the work of Christ and his relationship with his people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875523757
• ISBN13: 9780875523750
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: P & R Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Great Scholarly look at Mosaic Typology in the law of Christ

If your curious how typology works, what it is, or even just ever wondered how the law and gospel go together, GET THIS BOOK. Poythress has done an immaculate job in research for this book. Whether your a seminary student or a pastor, this is simply a good read and essential to your theology.

Important Book for Understanding Christ of the Bible

God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. God never changes. It's important to understand that Old Testament believers were saved by believing in the Holy Trinity just as we Christians of 21st century are. Anyone who denies this denies the Truth of the Bible.

Excellent Book

I have not read a book of such erudition and wisdom as this book. D. A. Carson's books are nothing compared to the timeless truth contained in the pages of this book. Highly recommended if you have not read this before. If you have read it before, read it again!

Great for Christian Understanding of Jews and the O. T.

Christians sometimes misunderstand the relationship between Jews and Jesus Christ. This book is helpful in showing that Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Christianity is not continuation of Judaism. In fact, Judaism today only started after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Ancient Israelite religion in the Old Testament is a different religion altogether -- there was sacrifice for one! This book helps one to see the reality of the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Five Books of Moses. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between Christianity and Judaism.

Good instruction about typology, without going overboard.

In this book, Poythress does a nice job of introducing the reader to the study of typology in the Old Testament (as it relates to the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ), while at the same time refraining from "seeing" Christ where there is no real type. If you've ever wondered how the tabernacle, the law, or the promised land (as well as many other topics) stand in relation to the work of Jesus as Messiah, this book is for you.