Part 1. Getting into Old Testament law. Is Old Testament law relevant for new-covenant Christians? -- What is Old Testament law? -- The purpose of Old Testament law -- Part 2. Literature and background of Old Testament law. Navigating Old Testament laws and related literature -- How does the Old Testament law genre inculcate values? -- Historical contexts illuminating Old Testament laws -- Part 3. Applying Old Testament laws. Introduction to applying Old Testament laws to Christian life -- Approaches to applying Old Testament law -- Progressive moral wisdom -- Case study of progressive moral wisdom: lost and profound in Exodus 23:4 -- Part 4. Values in Old Testament law. Ten Commandments and related laws, part one -- Ten Commandments and related laws, part two -- Social justice in Old Testament law -- Old Testament law and theodicy -- Questions about keeping Old Testament laws today -- Values reflected in ritual laws -- Conclusion: The value of obedience to God.
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Cristianismo y ley. Ley (Teología). Christianity and law. Law (Theology)