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Book Review: III. Christian Life and Thought Studies: Right with God: Justification in the Bible and the World

This collection of essays is the fourth in a continuing series produced by consultations held under the auspices of the World Evangelical Fellowship. Earlier volumes treat contextualization, ecclesiology, and prayer. The present work responds to current challenges to the traditional Protestant understanding of justification through faith alone. With unity amid cultural and theological diversity, the various authors seek to show that Paul's understanding of justification was not idiosyncratic, or limited to a first-eentury context, but integral to the biblical witness as a whole and relevant to the world today. Of particular interest are the contributions which assess the significance of the biblical doctrine for Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim contexts. As might be expected from a book of this sort, its value lies more in calling attention to the dimensions of the topic and highlighting critical areas of concern than in arriving at reflective summaries. The essays by Clowney, Gaffin, and Runia stand out as exceptions, but are of necessity limited in their development. Despite the considerable unity which is evident among the participants, and the unquestionable value of this format, we lack a unified presentation. This volume serves admirably to introduce and inform. Yet more work remains to be done. One or two areas might be singled out as especially requiring strengthening. In exploring the concept of BookReview.5' Review and Expositor. 92 (1995)