God Is a Warrior1 review Tremper Longman III, Daniel G. Reid Zondervan, 1995 God at War Many Christians today might be surprised by the title of this scholarly monograph. It certainly doesn't sound devotional or inspirational, yet this topic is vital to a correct understanding of God and His redemptive plan in history. As Moses sang after God delivered Israel from the hands of the ...             The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation6 reviews Vern S. Poythress P & R Publishing, 2000 The Book of Revelation Made Slightly Less Difficult + Valuable, no matter what your background + The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation + Short, Sweet & Refreshing book + Great Introduction to Revelation             Kingdom Prologue: Genesis Foundations for a Covenantal Worldview5 reviews Meredith G. Kline Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2006 One of the best books out there on Genesis + Awesome stuff + phenomenal!!!! + Enriching & Challenging + Mind blowing             The Tree of Life: An Exploration of Biblical Wisdom Literature1 review Roland Edmund Murphy Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002 Prosaic Introduction to Biblical Wisdom Roland Murphy is an acclaimed scholar of biblical wisdom literature, but this introductory book is quite plodding and uninsightful. He's overly cautious throughout, and refrains from saying anything particularly pointed or definite. A lot of the time, he'll write, "theory 'A' is intriguing and ...             James (New Testament Readings)4 reviews Richard Bauckham Routledge, 1999 Required reading for students of James (and Paul, for that matter) + Strong Commentary on James + Wisdom Bauckham argues that James -- who indeed probably wrote this letter -- was a messianic wisdom teacher who made the eschatological wisdom of Jesus his own and applied it to the resources of Jewish wisdom tradition. He refutes the artificial distinction between sappientalism and apocalypticism, ...             When the Time Had Fully Come: Studies in New Testament Theology1 review Herman N. Ridderbos Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2001 A Great Primer on Redemptive History This little book is a concise introduction to Redemptive History in the theology of Herman Ridderbos. It competently explores the New Testament to show how the kingdom of God functions as the central theme in God's plan of redemption. Ridderbos explains that this view is not in conflict with the ...             Deuteronomy and the Death of Moses: A Theological Reading Dennis T. Olson Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2005             Judaism Before Jesus: The Ideas and Events That Shaped the New Testament World3 reviews Anthony J. Tomasino InterVarsity Press, 2003 Just what I was looking for I found Judaism Before Jesus to be exactly what I needed. Having just finished my fifth year in BSF in which we studied the history of Israel and the minor prophets and looking forward to studying Acts and the epistles, I wanted to know more about the history and culture from 525BC to the time of ...             Pauline Eschatology3 reviews Geerhardus Vos P & R Publishing, 1979 The most important Reformed work of the 20th century + Paul's High View On A New Creation + Of Historical Interest Vos's The Pauline Eschatology marks a monumental advance in Pauline theology. The fruits of over 40 years of vigorous Biblical scholarship, Pauline Eschatology is the last work we have from Vos's pen; and it is undoubtedly his most substantial contribution--his magnum opus. The most important ...             Interpreting the Parables7 reviews Craig L. Blomberg InterVarsity Press, 1990 Standard Evangelical Work On The Parables + a useful tool, but overwelling at times. + Useful look at Parables In 1899, the German scholar Adolf Julicher published his two volume work on the parables entitled DIE GLEICHNISREDEN JESU. In this work, which has never been translated into English, Julicher set the stage for subsequent interpretation of Jesus' parables. First, parables are not allegories. ...             How to Read the Psalms (How to Read Series)4 reviews Tremper Longman InterVarsity Press, 1988 A Very Good Tool + Good Intro to Psalms + Very Good Introduction for Lay Readers. + A True Eye Opener             Paul: An Outline of His Theology3 reviews Herman N. Ridderbos Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997 Breath-taking in its scope and depth. + Clarity On The Biblical Paul + The perfect scholarly complement to E. W. Keyon's books. This is the classic modern exposition of Paul's thought and theology. Topically arranged, Ridderbos exposes the structure and Paul's system and sheds a calm, thorough light on such matters as Paul's meaning of law/grace, flesh/spirit, present age/age to come. Ridderbos is in line with ...             The Triumph of Abraham's God: The Transformation of Identity in Galatians Bruce Longnecker T. & T. Clark Publishers, 2001             Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul's Soteriology3 reviews Richard B., Jr. Gaffin P & R Publishing, 1987 Nice Little Book From Outside The Mainstream + Careful and Insightful + Illuminating A real gem from way off the beaten path. Gets into lots of big-picture theology by arguing the redemptive significance of the resurrection (as opposed to merely the death) of Christ. While not blurring meaningful distinctions, offers a simple alternative to the often-confusing complexities of ...             Covenant and Creation: A Theology of the Old Testament Covenants (Biblical and Theological Classics Library, ...1 review William J. Dumbrell Paternoster Publishing, 2002 A readers feast Dumbrell's work on the convenant and its development through the Older Testament is thoughtful, thorough and packed with rich insights at every turn. One cannot but be helped and stimulated by his exegetical treatment of text after text. He admirably succeeds in showing how the covenant flows out ...             Fabricating Jesus: How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels27 reviews Craig A. Evans IVP Books, 2006 A Great Treatment of Silly Theories about Jesus + Evangelical Scholarship is underrated in Catholic circles + Good Popular Level Discussion of Theories on Jesus. There are lots of silly ideas about Jesus going around these days. While fringe scholars have always offered their crackpot theories, we live in a day and age where these authors can actually get a hearing. Ludicrous ideas about Jesus Christ are promoted all over the Internet, and books providing ...             The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption3 reviews Dennis E. Johnson P & R Publishing, 1997 Excellent Insight into the book of Acts + Covenant Theologians and Charismatics Ought to Marry + Insightful, if somewhat slow at first Dr. Johnson takes his deep comprehension of Scripture into a highly educated look at the books of Acts while simultaneously keeping it practical and relevant to the life of the modern Church. Rather than proceeding chapter-by-chapter (although the book does have a handy verse-reference index in ...             Biblical Theology9 reviews Geerhardus Vos Banner of Truth, 1975 Brilliant insight into the unfolding of God's redemption & revelation + If you love Van Til... + God Revealed + Excellent + An EXCELLENT volume on Biblical Theology. A veritable treasure....             The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative10 reviews Christopher J. H. Wright IVP Academic, 2006 He's Got the Picture + Excellent + excellent Biblical theology + Dr Wright's 'Magnum Opus' + Inspiring             Redemptive History and the New Testament Scriptures (Biblical and Theological Studies) (Biblical and ...3 reviews Herman N. Ridderbos, Richard B., ... P & R Publishing, 1988 Essential Protestant Teaching + Canon: The Only Rule Of Faith And Practice + CORRECTION, NOT A REVIEW - MISSPELLED NAME This thin and razor sharp piece of scholarship is essential to the understanding and defense of true protestant religion. Too many so-called protestants don't know the first thing about "Sola Scriptura." And among the slightly aware, canonicity is a much neglected topic. Get a life and read ...