Dispensationalism and the History of Redemption

Top-level scholarship on an enduring traditionDispensationalism has long been associated with a careful, trustworthy interpretation of Scripture. Reflective of its past and present status and strategic to its future, Dispensationalism and the History of Redemption is a fresh defense of a time-tested tradition.Made up of ten essays from leading dispensationalist scholars, this volume covers the critical elements to know:An introduction to dispensationalism—including its terms and biblical supportThe history and influence of dispensationalism—from its roots in John Nelson Darby to its global reach through missionsThe hermeneutic of dispensationalism—the interpretive principles behind the systemDispensationalism and redemptive history—the story of salvation traced through the Old and New Testaments, including their unity and diversity in relation to ChristDispensationalism and covenant theology—a comparison and contrast between two main evangelical perspectives on Scripture’s unityWith contributors from top-tier schools like Dallas Theological Seminary and Wheaton College, Dispensationalism and the History of Redemption is an expert treatment of an enduring yet developing tradition.