The Wipf & Stock New Testament Studies Collection will equip you to interpret the Hebrew Bible effectively with both reverence and scholarly precision. Covering a wide variety of exegetical and theological topics, these volumes provide scholarly insight and thoughtful reflection on important concepts and themes in the New Testament. From the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, to ethics and biblical theology, these volumes cover issues on hermeneutics, history, theology and many other important biblical themes.

Preston Massey proposes that the four prophetic texts of Jer 23:5; Zech 3:8; 6:12; and Isa 4:2 provide a foundational pattern for the four Gospels. These four prophetic texts, it will be argued, mention a King Branch, a Servant Branch, a Man/Priest Branch, and a Lord God Branch. This study seeks to show how Matthew presents Jesus as the King Branch, Mark as the Servant Branch, Luke as the Priest/Man Branch, and John as the Lord God Branch. Consideration will also be given to explore the ramifica...