And with good reason: the way Christians understand the Law has massive implications for their individual lives and for the life of the church. From the early days of the church to the present, the Old Testament Law has been a subject of much confusion, debate, and outright theological division. To sort through the numerous interpretations and approaches to this thorny issue, we need to start with a solid knowledge of the Law itself. Richard Averbeck provides a comprehensive, accessible discussion of how the Law fits into the arc of the Bible and its relevance to the church today.