The Drama of Doctrine by
Vanhoozer examines Christian theology in four parts: drama, scripture, dramaturge, and performance.
According to Plan by
Goldsworthy seeks to answer the why, how, what, and where of biblical theology.
Christ-Centered Biblical Theology by
This book is subtitled, "Hermeneutical foundations and principles."
What Is Biblical Theology? by
A brief introduction to the discipline.
Biblical Theology by
Vos has had a significant impact on many biblical theologians.
Kingdom Through Covenant by
A significant work seeking a middle way between dispensational and covenantal hermenetuics.
The New Testament and the People of God by
In part 2 of this book, Wright focuses on the hermeneutical aspects of history, literature and theology.
From Eden to the New Jerusalem by
Alexander shows how the Bible is a unified story from Genesis to Revelation.
Look to the Rock by
Motyer shows how the Old Testament prefigures Christ.
The King in His Beauty by
Schreiner examines the Bible book by book in relation to God and his kingdom.
Reading Scripture with the Church by
A collection of articles by several contemporary scholars on theological interpretation.
Outlines of Theology by
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.
Systematic Theology, (Complete) by
An older systematic theology by a baptist scholar.
Systematic Theology by
For decades in the late 20th century, this was the standard systematic theology of numerous colleges and seminaries.
Abstract of Systematic Theology by
An older work (1887) by a significant Baptist theologian.
Christian Theology by
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.
Systematic Theology by
Grudem's work quickly became a new favorite for many colleges and seminaries.
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief by
Frame's work is philosophically robust - an important work.
Systematic Theology by
Charles Hodge (father of A. A. Hodge) was a stalwart of Princeton in the mid-19th century.
Collected Writings of John Murray by
The most important of John Murray's shorter writings illustrating his own conviction that theology should be 'shot through with arden devotion'.
Reformed Dogmatics by
Bavinck was an important Dutch Reformed theologian who lived 1854-1921. This is a translated and edited work.
Typology in Scripture by
An important study on typology. This came after Goppelt's work and interacts with it.
Typos by
A classic study of typology in the Bible. This is the English version (1982) of the German original (1939).
The Old Testament in the New by
Johnson argues that the NT use of the OT demonstrates the divine inspiration of the Bible.
Biblical Exegesis in the Apostolic Period by
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
A significant and complete examination (Matthew through Revelation) of how the NT interprets the OT written by several contemporary scholars.
Him We Proclaim by
Johnson provides a compelling case for understanding and preaching the Old Testament as typologically Christ-centered. His approach contrasts with Longenecker's.
Preaching from the Types and Metaphors of the Bible by
Originally published in 1855, this is now a classic study of biblical typology.
The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Texts? by
Here's a variety of articles from different stances on the NT writers' use of the OT. A good resource.
Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by
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
A study of how the Paul quotes, alludes to, and echoes the OT in his letters.
Jesus and the Old Testament by
A significant study of Jesus' understanding and use of the OT.
