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1 released bookCounterpoints is a 5-book series first released in 1996 with contributions by Wayne Grudem, Richard B. Gaffin Jr., and 14 others.
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Though, like the rest of the series, it is a solid introduction to the topic, this particular collection appears to lack the space necessary for some of the authors to fully develop their arguments. This problem is particularly noticeable for the defender of the Augustinian view, who is unable to compellingly justify why Augustine's view is definitive, focusing instead on the implications of that view. This issue was surprising to me, as a number of other volumes in the series are a great deal longer, so I am still unsure why this one needed to be as short as it is. Nonetheless, all the authors are considerate and offer compelling readings of historical and biblical thought. Additionally, the citations offer great sources for further reading if one is interested in exploring the topic further. Overall, it's a good introduction for educated laypeople and pastors looking to get better acquainted with the theology of marriage, though it's hardly a sufficient place to stop.