A new resource in the New Perspective debate is now available from IVP, Justification: Five Views.

Since the New Perspective is an area of interest for me, I was excited to hear about this book, and all the more so when I saw the list of contributors – Michael Horton on the Traditional Reformed viewpoint, Michael Bird explaining a Progressive Reformed stance, James D. G. Dunn representing the New Perspective, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen on Theosis, and Gerald O’Collins and Oliver Rafferty taking a Roman Catholic position.

You could hardly ask for a better collection of scholars to represent these diverse Christian views on the issue of Justification.

“A wonderfully useful book. After a superb historical survey of the issues to be debated, five influential approaches to the doctrine of justification by faith are presented and defended by credible and engaging representatives. I can think of no better introduction to these important debates than this outstanding volume.”

—Alister E. McGrath, King’s College, London

“No single volume could possibly cover all Christian views of the doctrine of justification. Justification: Five Views courageously selects five contemporary views and helpfully presents and critiques them. Each view is expounded and defended by a leading proponent and then critiqued by other contributors. Anyone interested in the current discussion about this crucial Christian doctrine must read this book. It sheds more light than heat in an area of theology almost burned over by heated polemics. Of all the ‘views’ books out there, this is one of the best.”

—Roger E. Olson, professor of theology, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

Scot McKnight started reviewing this book on Jesus Creed if you’d like to read more, and you can order it here.