Hermeneutics (Interpreting the Bible): Theological Components

According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy Goldsworthy seeks to answer the why, how, what, and where of biblical theology.

Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos Vos has had a significant impact on many biblical theologians.

Christ-Centered Biblical Theology by Graeme Goldsworthy This book is subtitled, "Hermeneutical foundations and principles."

The Drama of Doctrine by Kevin J. Vanhoozer Vanhoozer examines Christian theology in four parts: drama, scripture, dramaturge, and performance.

From Eden to the New Jerusalem by T. Desmond Alexander Alexander shows how the Bible is a unified story from Genesis to Revelation.

Kingdom Through Covenant by Peter J. Gentry; Stephen J. Wellum A significant work seeking a middle way between dispensational and covenantal hermenetuics.

The King in His Beauty by Thomas R. Schreiner Schreiner examines the Bible book by book in relation to God and his kingdom.

Look to the Rock by Alec Motyer Motyer shows how the Old Testament prefigures Christ.

The New Testament and the People of God by N. T. Wright In part 2 of this book, Wright focuses on the hermeneutical aspects of history, literature and theology.

What Is Biblical Theology? by James M. Hamilton A brief introduction to the discipline.

Abstract of Systematic Theology by James Boyce An older work (1887) by a significant Baptist theologian.

Christian Theology (Third Edition) by Millard J. Erickson Leading evangelical scholar Millard Erickson offers a new edition of his bestselling textbook, now substantially updated and revised throughout. This edition takes into account feedback from professors and students and reflects current theological conversations, with added material on the atonement, justification, and divine foreknowledge. Erickson's comprehensive introduction is biblical, contemporary, moderate, and fair to various positions, and it applies doctrine to Christian life and ministry.

Collected Writings of John Murray by John Murray The most important of John Murray's shorter writings illustrating his own conviction that theology should be 'shot through with arden devotion'.

Concise systematic theology : an introduction to Christian belief by John M. Frame; John J. Hughes

Outlines of Theology by A. A. Hodge A. A. Hodge (1823-1886), son of Charles Hodge, first issued this, his best known work, in 1860, following three years' missionary work in India and eleven in American pastorates.

Reading Scripture with the Church by Stephen E. Fowl; Kevin J. Vanhoozer; Francis Watson; A. K. M. Adam A collection of articles by several contemporary scholars on theological interpretation.

Reformed Dogmatics by Herman Bavinck; John Bolt (Editor); John Vriend (Translator); Baker Publishing Group Staff Bavinck was an important Dutch Reformed theologian who lived 1854-1921. This is a translated and edited work.

Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof For decades in the late 20th century, this was the standard systematic theology of numerous colleges and seminaries.

Systematic Theology by Wayne A. Grudem Grudem's work quickly became a new favorite for many colleges and seminaries.

Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge Charles Hodge (father of A. A. Hodge) was a stalwart of Princeton in the mid-19th century.

Systematic Theology, (Complete) by Augustus Hopkins Strong An older systematic theology by a baptist scholar.

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief by John M. Frame Frame's work is philosophically robust - an important work.

Bible and Christ by Leopold Sabourin A classic work by a Roman Catholic scholar.

Biblical Exegesis in the Apostolic Period by Richard N. Longenecker Longenecker's study is controversial. He asserts that modern interpreter's should not imitate the NT writers' use of the OT. His approach contrasts with D. Johnson's approach (below).

Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale (Editor); D. A. Carson (Editor) A significant and complete examination (Matthew through Revelation) of how the NT interprets the OT written by several contemporary scholars.

Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by Richard B. Hays An important sequel to Hays's other book (below) on how the Gospels quote, allude to, and echo the OT.

Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul by Richard B. Hays A study of how the Paul quotes, alludes to, and echoes the OT in his letters.

Him We Proclaim by Dennis E. Johnson Johnson provides a compelling case for understanding and preaching the Old Testament as typologically Christ-centered. His approach contrasts with Longenecker's.

Jesus and the Old Testament by R. T. France A significant study of Jesus' understanding and use of the OT.

The Old Testament in the New by S. Lewis Johnson Johnson argues that the NT use of the OT demonstrates the divine inspiration of the Bible.

Preaching from the Types and Metaphors of the Bible by Benjamin Keach Originally published in 1855, this is now a classic study of biblical typology.

The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Texts? by G. K. Beale (Editor) Here's a variety of articles from different stances on the NT writers' use of the OT. A good resource.

Typology in Scripture by Richard M. Davidson An important study on typology. This came after Goppelt's work and interacts with it.

Typos by Leonard Goppelt A classic study of typology in the Bible. This is the English version (1982) of the German original (1939).