In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Miguel Echevarria to discuss his book Engaging the New Testament: A Short Introduction For Students and Ministers. With particular emphasis on the texts themselves as they contribute to the overall story of the Bible as a whole – Miguel explains to us some highlights from his book. What is the connection between covenant and canon? How did we get our New Testament canon? Is the lack of uniformity demonstrate a lack of substantive continuity when it comes to the 27 New Testament books? What was the criterion of canonicity? In addition to these questions, Miguel helps us understand why the order of the books can impact the emphases of other books, and how a canonical flow helps us rightly understand the canonical function of books as they link together into one Bible, and one story. With these answers in mind, it is easier for us to see why the church logically chose to have Revelation last, rather than first – and that the “blessings and cursings” of the last book of the Bible have theological significance as we await the second coming of Christ Jesus.

Book: Engaging the New Testament

Other books by Dr. Echevarria:

- The Future Inheritance of Land in the Pauline Epistles

Also hear interview: here

- 40 Questions about the Apostle Paul

Other resources:

- The Question of Canon; Canon Revisited by Michael Kruger

- Destroyer of the gods by Larry Hurtado