The Lost World of the Torah

On the one hand, controversy arises when Old Testament laws seem either odd
beyond comprehension (not eating lobster) or positively reprehensible
(executing children). On the other, neglect results when we consider the law
obsolete, no longer carrying any normative power (tassels on clothing, making
sacrifices). Even readers who do attempt to make use of the Old Testament law" " often find it either irrelevant, hopelessly laden with thou shalt nots," or " simply so confusing that they throw up their hands in despair. Despite these
extremes, people continue to propose moral principles from these laws as the " biblical view and to garner proof texts to resolve issues that arise in " society. The result is that both Christians and skeptics regularly abuse the
Torah, and its true message often lies unheard.
Walton and Walton offer in The Lost World of the Torah a restorative vision of
the ancient genre of instruction for wisdom that makes up a significant portion
of the Old Testament. In the ancient Near East, order was achieved through the
wisdom of those who governed society. The objective of torah was to teach the
Israelites to be wise about the kind of order needed to receive the blessings
of GodÆs favor and presence within the context of the covenant. Here readers
will find fresh insight on this fundamental genre of the Old Testament canon.
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