Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible (formerly Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology)

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The Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible, edited by Walter Elwell, is a fabulous resource for theologians at any level. It does not require proficiency in the biblical languages (Aramaic, Greek, Hebrew) and contains, in one volume, a broad, accurate and easy to understand overview of the theology found in the Bible.

A great tool for teacher and student alike, the Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible is a reference tool that should be included in all libraries, personal and otherwise. Its evangelical foundation ensures that the Bible always holds a place of very high esteem, and its large range of contributors ensures a broad, accurate understanding.

(Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology:) Winner of the 1997 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference Works/Commentaries.

Everyone is a theologian of sorts. Theology simply means thinking about God and expressing those thoughts in some way. But sloppy theology is a problem. As Christians, our thoughts about God need to coincide with what He's said about Himself in the Bible.

With his clear understanding of the Scriptures and unpretentious writing style, Ryrie has written Basic Theology for every student of God's Word, from the devotional student to the seminary student. Featuring charts, definitions, and Scripture and subject indices, Basic Theology will give you a clear and comprehensive picture of Ryrie's approach to systematic theology.

God did not reveal his truth all at once. Instead, he spread it out over 1,500 years and 40 authors. This fresh look at the New Testament was compiled by the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary, who examine divine revelation as it appears chronologically in the canon, allowing you to witness God's truth as it has unfolded through the centuries. Working progressively through the N.T., you'll gain a precise understanding of each book's contribution to biblical theology as well as a solid foundation for systematic theology.

God didn't give us an outline of his truth all at once, the way he delivered the commandments to Moses. Instead, he spread it out over 1500 years and 40 authors. In this volume, compiled by the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary, you'll trace the progressive revelation of biblical truth book-by-book through the Old Testament. As you work through the chapters, you'll gain a precise understanding of each Bible book's contribution to biblical theology and a sound foundation for systematic theology.

Erickson writes from a conservative, evangelical, Baptist perspective. He is reformed, but not ardently Calvinistic. Christian Theology is a technical/semi-technical work, requiring knowledge of Hebrew and Greek (Erickson has added Greek transliteration to go along with the existing Hebrew transliteration). It is designed for use in seminaries, but is accessible to educated lay-readers as well. Scriptural quotations are generally from the New International Version, though Erickson defers to the original languages.

(Original three-volume edition:) Winner of the 1986 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Theology/Doctrine.
 

The work of a lifetime, from one of the world's most influential thinkers, about the heart of the Christian faith.

"I could never myself believe in God, if it were not for the cross... In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it?" With compelling honesty John Stott confronts this generation with the centrality of the cross in God's redemption of the world -- a world now haunted by the memories of Auschwitz, the pain of oppression and the specter of nuclear war.

More than a study of the atonement, this book brings Scripture into living dialogue with Christian theology and the twentieth century. What emerges is a pattern for Christian life and worship, hope and mission.

Winner of the 1988 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Theology/Doctrine.

With the layperson in mind, Dr. Sproul offers a basic understanding of the Christian faith that is interesting, informative, and easy to read. Sproul provides brief explanations of biblical concepts every Christian should know in language everyone can understand. Highlighted with homespun analogies, the more than 100 doctrines treated are categorized under major headings for easy reference. ... [This is] an accessible and informative resource for learning the essentials of the Christian faith.

The fruit of 20 years of scholarship by one of evangelical Christianity's most prominent theologians [Donald G. Bloesch]. Rooted in the tradition of Reformation theology, this accessible 2-in-1 volume explores the implications of a broad-based evangelicalism and lays the foundation for a fruitful dialogue with other believers who seek to present a unified Christian witness to a secularized culture.

Christianity Today hailed it as "a work of responsible evangelical scholarship." For 15 years it's provided pastors, teachers, and students with a balanced overview of theological trends. Elwell's dictionary is especially noted for the caliber of its many contributors. In this updated edition, some articles have been revised and many new ones added. Includes helpful bibliographies.

(First edition:) Winner of the 1985 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference/Text.

The Hendrickson Topical Bible: A Survey of Essential Christian Doctrines (formerly Topical Analysis of the Bible)

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Elwell's peerless reference provides a comprehensive survey of 15 major doctrines of Scripture: God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, God's works and providence, revelation and Scripture, supernatural beings, human beings, sin, salvation, sanctification, Christian living, the church, and last things; plus an exhaustive analysis of biblical statements regarding women. Scripture passages are quoted in full from the NIV text.

(Topical Analysis of the Bible:) Winner of the 1992 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference Works/Commentaries.

Now you can have all three volumes of this monumental work in one convenient resource! Well-researched and readable, this innovative approach to theology integrates the historical, biblical, systematic, apologetic, and practical viewpoints to give you a unified picture of Scripture from an Evangelical perspective. A valuable, comprehensive study that will strengthen your faith and help you share it with others.

The Moody Handbook of Theology leads the reader into the appreciation and understanding of the essentials of Christian theology. It introduces the reader to the five dimensions that provide a comprehensive view of theology: Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Dogmatic Theology, and Contemporary Theology. Paul Enns provides a concise doctrinal reference tool for both newcomer and scholar. In this revised edition, each chapter has been revamped to include the latest in theological studies and trends such as material on the openness of God, health and wealth theology, the emergent church, various rapture interpretations, evangelical feminism, and charismatic theology.

New Dictionary of Biblical Theology

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The best single-volume reference work on biblical theology available. Editors T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, D.A. Carson, and Graeme Goldsworthy have compiled an invaluable resource on biblical theology, covering its history, the challenges it faces, what it is, and more. Biblical books and themes are looked at both individually and corporately, offering one of the most comprehensive introductions on the market.

Drawing from an extensive list of contributors, this book includes numerous general articles on biblical theology, covering topics like the canon of Scripture, biblical history, the university and diversity of Scripture, and others. It also contains articles looking at the theology and setting of the biblical corpora and individual books (reading them on their own terms). These articles are considered the analysis portion of this book. The synthesis of the various books into a cohesive whole is undertaken in the section on biblical themes, an extensive, alphabetically arranged section covering themes like sin, atonement, redemption, salvation, etc.

New Dictionary of Theology

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An authoritative reference for biblical, systematic and historical theology! From over 200 international contributors, here are 630 original articles, each biblically grounded, historically informed, and evangelical in flavor. Covering theologians, movements, terms, and ideas, each article is concise and free from overly technical language and enhanced by numerous cross references and bibliographies.

New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, 4 volumes

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[This dictionary set] provide a unique source of information, invaluable to ministers, teachers, and anyone interested in the study as well as the teaching of the Bible. This set features concise discussions of the major theological terms of the Bible that are arranged in English alphabetical order and discusses the use of each key term in classical Greek, the Old Testament, the rabbinic writing, and the New Testament. ... No prior knowledge of Greek and Hebrew is necessary.

New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis 5 volumes

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This set (abbreviated NIDOTTE) is the Old Testament counterpart to the New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology (NIDNTT) by Colin Brown, ed. The NIDOTTE contains more than 3,000 entries, written by over 200 scholars from 24 countries and more than 100 academic institutes.

A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith is a passionate, well-written defense of the historical faith of the Reformed church, as well as a cogent and easily understood look at the issues that shaped and are shaping Christianity. And while [Dr. Robert L.] Reymond is strongly Reformed, he is not afraid to go against traditional Reformed teaching where he feels it contradicts what the Bible clearly says. The Bible is, and always should be, the final authority on all theological matters, according to Reymond, and we must be willing to let it transform us instead of conforming it to our theology or philosophy.

Rather than progressing book by book, Guthrie demonstrates the New Testament's diversity and unity by surveying it thematically. He examines and discusses the topics of God; man and his world; Christology; the mission of Christ; the Holy Spirit; the Christian life; the church; the future; the New Testament approach to ethics; and Scripture.

A masterful study of the Old Testament as the inspired revelation of the nature, character, and works of God. Taking a narrative approach to the text, [Bruce K.] Waltke and [Charles] Yu employ rhetorical criticism to illuminate how the unifying theme -- the "breaking in of the kingdom of God" -- is revealed in the theologies of the biblical writers.

Winner of the 2008 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Bible Reference & Study.

In this panoramic work of historical theology, Roger Olson vividly recounts the deeds and words of the apostolic fathers of the second century, the clash between the theological schools of Alexandria and Antioch, the epochal division between East and West, the revolutionary advent of the Reformation and much more -- right on up to the dazzling, sometimes dismaying fallout that has continued to shake Christians through the twentieth century. Through it all he highlights a common thread: a concern for salvation -- God's redemptive activity in forgiving and transforming sinful human beings. (image from Amazon.com)

Winner of the 2000 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Theology/Doctrine..

For the first time in its long and acclaimed history, Louis Berkhof's monumental treatment of the doctrines of the Reformed faith is now available together in one volume with his Introduction to the Study of Systematic Theology, which serves as the prolegomenon to his theology. Designed to be read together with his Systematic Theology, the Introduction includes Berkhof's discussions of the nature and character of dogmatics, the methods and history of theological systematics, and the principia, or foundations, of theology: Scripture and God. This edition also includes a new preface by Richard A. Muller that explains both the publishing history and the relation and importance of the Introduction to the rest of Berkhof's text.

Written in a concise style and organized in a manner ideal for detailed study, Systematic Theology covers the full range of systematic loci including the doctrines of God, anthropology, Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Revised and enlarged throughout his lifetime until it reached its final form, Systematic Theology not only stands as Berkhof's magnum opus, but also is widely considered to be the most important twentieth-century compendium of Reformed theology.

The monumental 10-volume Kittel's TDNT is considered the best NT dictionary ever compiled. Yet its size and technical nature have put off many Bible students who might otherwise have profited from its essential insights. The one-volume "Little Kittel" overcomes this difficulty, focusing particularly on biblical usage. All other material is greatly reduced or eliminated.

Winner of the 1986 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference/Text..

The embodiment of God's wisdom for everyday living, the Book of Proverbs has been quoted by Jews, Christians, and Muslims for centuries. These maxims, born out of personal experience, are passed on from father to son, from teacher to student. They warn of manifold dangers to avoid, point out simple truths to be remembered. Anyone who follows these adages will evince a maturity beyond his years. [Bruce K.] Waltke, who has been researching the text for over 25 years, is fully abreast of the most recent archaeological, literary, and textual discoveries. His commentary is filled with penetrating details for scholars, yet it is his unpedantic style which will appeal to pastors and general readers. This mammoth study, one of the most comprehensive on the market, will retrieve from relative obscurity the wealth of Israel's ethical treasure.

(This commentary is very highly recommended by Bible scholar D[onald] A. Carson.)

In Disappointment with God, Yancey tackles the questions caused by a God who doesn't always do what we think he's supposed to do. Insightful and deeply personal, Yancey points to the odd disparity between our concept of God and the realities of life. Why, if God is so hungry for relationship with us, does he seem so distant? Why, if he cares for us, do bad things happen? What can we expect from him after all? Yancey answers these questions with clarity, richness, and biblical assurance.

Winner of the 1989 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Inspirational.

AC21DOJ DISCLAIMER: While Philip Yancey writes about some profound theological concepts, he is not a theologian. In his own words, he writes "as a pilgrim, not an expert." His writing reflects a nonjudgmental, humble willingness to learn from others. His writing style is warm and engaging, and his thorough research results in  many beneficial insights. All that said, not everyone will agree with every word he writes.

Dispensationalism continues to provoke heated debate within the Christian world. Highly acclaimed theologian Dr. Charles C. Ryrie addresses this crucial issue from the perspective of classic dispensationalism. He confronts the views of covenant theology, historical premillennialism, ultradispensationalism, and, in this revised edition, the increasingly popular progressive dispensationalism. In his best-selling book Dispensationalism Today, written more than thirty years ago, Dr. Ryrie made this complex subject more understandable for thousands worldwide. This revised and expanded version of that book will prove to be an invaluable reference tool for your library.

In his most powerful book since What's So Amazing about Grace? and The Jesus I Never Knew, Yancey probes the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect -- the very heartbeat -- of your relationship with God: prayer. In theory, prayer is the essential human act, a priceless point of contact between you and the God of the universe. In practice however, prayer is often frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? explores the mysterious intersection where you and God meet and relate. Writing as a fellow pilgrim, Yancey explores the questions surrounding prayer that you may wonder about but not know how to express. Above all, Yancey shows you how to pray to a God who sees what lies ahead of you, knows what lies within you, and who invites you into an eternal partnership with Him -- through prayer.

Christianity Today 2007 Award in Christian Living

AC21DOJ DISCLAIMER: While Philip Yancey writes about some profound theological concepts, he is not a theologian. In his own words, he writes "as a pilgrim, not an expert." His writing reflects a nonjudgmental, humble willingness to learn from others. His writing style is warm and engaging, and his thorough research results in  many beneficial insights. All that said, not everyone will agree with every word he writes.

[This] is a comprehensive, even-handed resource that offers a clear, fair presentation of the four most important interpretations of the book ... The easy to read format is arranged to encourage thoughtful comparison and evaluation along with the study of the book of Revelation itself.

Significant reading for traditionalists and progressives alike. Darrell L. Bock and other dispensational scholars from Dallas Theological Seminary debate the interpretation of Scripture; the Abrahamic, Davidic, and new covenants; and the relationship between Israel and the church. "Straightforward yet congenial," says Charles Swindoll in the foreword. Includes a bibliography and Scripture, author, and subject indexes.

Because of the prominence of prophecy in Scripture, many excellent books have appeared dealing with prophetic subjects. However, the treatment has often been either apologetic or expository in nature, which has left prophetic themes to be developed individually apart from their relation to the whole revealed prophetic program. Thus, much of our knowledge has remained only fragmentary and unrelated. Dr. Dwight Pentecost's monumental work, Things to Come, has changed this situation dramatically. In this detailed and highly successful study, Dr. Pentecost has synthesized the whole field of prophecy into a unified biblical exposition, arriving at a systematic and complete biblical eschatology. Things to Come offers a comprehensive and accessible presentation of biblical prophecy for pastors, scholars, and interested laypersons who want to know more about this fascinating subject.

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