It is one thing to give up dispensationalism.  But what do you put in its place?  Here's an outstanding introduction to classical Reformed covenant theology.  This is the way to read and understand the Bible!  This one will rock your world--whether you be a dispensationalist, a progressive dispensationalist, or even a Reformed Christian who gets unnecessarily squeamish about a covenant of works.  Michael is a great theologian, a superb writer, and most importantly, my friend.

It was Westerholm who said that anyone who doesn't think Luther understood Paul ought to take up a career in metallurgy!  Amen!  This volume contains a helpful discussion of the history of the New Perspective on Paul and does a good job of defending the "Lutheran" Paul.  Highly recommended.

This is a remarkable book--a very clear and straightforward introduction to a very complicated subject.  What is the New Perspective on Paul?  Why does this matter?  How does this effect the Reformed/Lutheran doctrine of justification?  How do we respond?

This is a very sane and helpful book.  I don't agree with everything here (especially on the question of a covenant of works), but this is so much better than most, it deserves to be read by all with questions about Paul and the law.

I really enjoyed this book.  Schreiner is absolutely right--the place to begin the study of Paul's theology is by understanding his missionary heart and his belief that the majesty of the God is supremely revealed in the person of Jesus Christ.  I could quibble about details, but overall this is a good read and very insightful.

This is a good study of these issues--not as clear or helpful as Schreiner.  I wish there were not as many concessions to Dunn.  That caveat aside, this is well-worth reading.  Lots of insightful biblical theology from Paul's letters.

Must reading--especially for those who say that imputation is a scholastic category imposed upon the biblical text.

This book lays the axe at the root of the tree so to speak--challenging a fundamental assumption of the Dunn-Sanders school that Second Temple Judaism was nationalistic in its understanding of the covenant (covenantal nomism).  Elliot argues, on the contrary, that only a remnant of Israel would be saved, and that after a time of horrific judgment.  This is an important book.

This two volume set includes academic-level essays on both Second Temple Judaism and Paul's approach to justification.  Some of the essays are better written and more profound than others, but it is instructive to see noted evangelical scholars take on Dunn-Sanders and offer not only a critique, but a positive reassessment of our current understanding of Paul in light of critical scholarship. 

A useful introduction to the New Perspective and Paul (and related issues), from a distinctly Reformed perspective.  This is a good place to start, but not necessarily a good place to finish.

Is the Paul of the New Perspective faithful to the Paul of the New Testament?  Kim correctly argues that Paul's relationship to the law must be seen in light of his "Damascus Road" experience and not as an evolution in his thinking over time, nor a missionary tactic.  This book is especially critical of Dunn.

Bruce is so much saner than Sanders!  Not much theology here, but Bruce's "nothing but the facts" approach (like that of Sgt. Friday) to the life and times of Paul is a welcome change from so much of the recent and speculative effort to recast Paul in terms of covenantal nomism.  By all means read Dunn, Sanders, et. al., but read Bruce's Paul as well.

This is Dr. Venema's in-depth treatment of the New Perspective on Paul (or better, the new perspectives on Paul).  Venema tackles Sanders, Dunn, and Wright and does a great job in summarizing their views before responding from a confessional Reformed perspective.  This is a well-done and important book.  Every Reformed/Presbyterian elder should read this.

This important volume is a collection of essays from the faculty of Westminster Seminary California.  The essays deal with most aspects of the New Perspective of Paul and the so-called "Federal Vision," from the exegetical, the theological, the historical, and the practical.  This is must reading for anyone interested in these vital matters.