Bible Translation as Missions

JBTM Book Reviews57the material as embodying the spiritual” (132). Such participation provides a means by whichChristians can enter into the mystery of God.In typical fashion, Louth concludes his work with a chapter on eschatology. Noting theimportance of both the resurrection and the Eucharist in eschatology, he writes, “[t]he centre ofthe Christian hope, then, is the resurrection of Christ. Christian experience of this finds its preeminentexpression in participation in the paschal mystery of Christ’s death and resurrectionthrough the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the divine liturgy” (142). Louth concludes withan interesting reference to Origen and his theology of universal salvation. While not necessaryholding to universalism, he does note that “there is nothing beyond the infinite love of God”and “no limit to our hope in the power of his love” (159).Andrew Louth’s Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology is an excellent introduction to thetheology of the Eastern Orthodox Church. For most evangelical Protestants, including the tribeof which I am a part, the Southern Baptist Convention, Eastern Orthodoxy is shrouded inmystery. Since the time of the Reformation, much has been written, both positive and negative,about the Roman Catholic Church, but far less has been written on Eastern Orthodoxy. Onewill find that despite differences, there is much on which members of evangelical Protestantismand the Eastern Orthodox Church can agree. Despite these disagreements, Louth neverthelessprovides a thorough yet concise understanding of those doctrines evangelical Protestantsstruggle both to understand and accept. Most refreshing were the emphases Louth and EasternOrthodoxy place on the mystery of God, participation in theology, and prayer, emphaseswhich would benefit evangelical Protestants. Ultimately, this work proves to be a readable andunderstandable introduction for anyone interested in Eastern Orthodox theology.– Dustin Turner, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LAJonah: God’s Scandalous Mercy. By Kevin Youngblood. In Hearing the Message of Scriptureseries, edited by Daniel I. Block. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014. 186 pages. Hardcover,$29.99.Kevin Youngblood currently serves as Associate Professor of Bible and Religion at HardingUniversity in Searcy, Arkansas. Youngblood’s experience in pulpit ministry, combined with hisresearch interests in the biblical languages and the Old Testament, qualify him as the newestcontributor to the Hearing the Message of Scripture series, edited by Daniel I. Block.Zondervan’s new commentary series, Hearing the Message of Scripture, seeks to “help seriousstudents of Scripture, as well as those charged with preaching and teaching the Word of God,to hear the messages of Scripture as biblical authors intended them to be heard” (10). Authorsin this series are tasked with discerning the message biblical authors intended to communicateby paying close attention to the discourse and rhetorical features of texts in their originallanguages. Commentators divide their treatment of each text-unit into six subsections: (1) themain idea of the passage, (2) literary context, (3) translation and exegetical outline, (4) structureand literary form, (5) explanation of the text, and (6) canonical and practical significance