Evangelicals of all stripes need to take account of Witherington's contentions here--to make us exegetically honest and theologically responsible. He takes on the three streams of evangelicalism: Reformed, Wesleyan, and Dispensationalist views to examine their exegetical foundations and theological structures. The result is critique, but also a call for biblical orthodoxy and proclamation of biblical truth in postmodern society. His perspectives should gain a wide hearing. --Donald K. McKim, Editor, Encyclopedia of the Reformed Faith For Baptist ministers and lay people who are willing to be challenged, however, this book would be a lively read. Witherington identifies biblical illiteracy as a serious problem among evangelicals today. --Warren McWilliams "Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry" This volume has given me a renewed appreciation for our Restoration Plea and its great hermeneutical and ecclesiastical potential.

And it has chastened me to not only champion the authority of Scripture alone but continually to allow that holy book to reform my theology. --Robert C. Kurka, Professor of Bible and Theology, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary "Stone Campbell Review" Witherington has much to commend in his new edition. He interweaves an illustrious career of technical exegesis with humorous and serious exhortations to scholars and laypeople alike. --Benjamin B. De Van "Wesley and Methodist Studies".