Typos: The Typological Interpretation of the Old Testament in the New

by Leonhard Goppelt

In this search for a normative hermeneutics, Goppelt focuses on the ways in which the New Testament interprets the Old Testament typologically, surveying the various definitions of typology and discussing typology in late Judaism, typology in the New Testament, and apocalypticism and typology in Paul.

Genres: Biblical Studies

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[David Williamson · Rating 2 out of 5]

In my desire to learn more about typology and biblical interpretation, I ordered several newer books, and I pick this book off of my bookshelf. Obviously, it is a dated work and deals with older discussions regarding types and typological interpretation. By far, Part Two: Typology in the New Testament is the most beneficial section of the book. It provides numerous examples of Old Testament types and New Testament antitypes. As I was reading this work, I kept waiting for the author to provide general principles about type and suggestions for interpreting types. Unfortunately, these principles and suggestions are scattered throughout the work and cannot be found in any concise summary. While the book was a good introduction to types and typology, I have found more accessible books on the topic. I will review and suggest those in the coming weeks.