Book Review: Acts and the Isaianic New Exodus
In his book Acts and the Isaianic New Exodus, David W. Pao presents a challenging and enriching look at the book of Acts. Pao recognizes the importance of the Old Testament in understanding the New Testament. He argues that the book of Isaiah, with its heavy emphasis on the exodus theme, supplies the hermeneutical framework for Acts. Most Bible students recognize the importance of the exodus. One finds allusions to God’s merciful deliverance of His people from bondage throughout the…