The Cambridge Companion to Evangelical Theology (Cambridge Companions to Religion) Cambridge University Press, 2007 Evangelicalism, a vibrant and growing expression of historic Christian orthodoxy, is already one of the largest and most geographically diverse global religious movements. This Companion offers an up-to-date articulation of evangelical theology that is both faithful to historic evangelical convictions and in dialogue with contemporary intellectual contexts and concerns. In addition to original ...             Paul, the Community, And Progressive Sanctification: An Exploration into Community-Based Transformation ...2 reviews James M. Howard Peter Lang Publishing, 2006 A must-have Emphasizes that progressive sanctification is necessarily obtained through involvement in the church community. Unfortunately, at $69.95 retail (218 pp.), it may take a community to purchase it! Pastors, particularly, should bite the bullet and purge their annual book budget for this one. Major ...             Jesus, the Tribulation, and the End of the Exile: Restoration Eschatology and the Origin of the Atonement4 reviews Brant Pitre Baker Academic, 2006 Pitre delivers + Excellent Work! + Jesus, the Tribulation, and the End of the Exile: Restoration Eschatology and the Origin of the Atonement + Brilliant scholarship! A must read.             Pauline Christology: An Exegetical-Theological Study11 reviews Gordon D. Fee Hendrickson Publishers, 2007 Deep Review of Paul's Christology + Do yourself a favor + Essential for Study of Paul + Excellent Work + High Fees             Old Testament Theology: Israel's Faith (Vol. 2) John Goldingay IVP Academic, 2006 About the Book Old Testament Theology: Israel's Faith is the second of John Goldingay's magisterial three-volume Old Testament Theology. The award-winning first volume, Old Testament Theology: Israel's Gospel, followed the story line of the First Testament, developing its narrative theology. This volume finds its point of departure in the Prophets, Psalms and Wisdom literature, where we ...             A Theology for the Church5 reviews B&H Academic, 2007 Great Baptist Theology + A solid resource, and not just for Southern Baptists + great classic book for Baptist Theology + Theology for the Church + What a wonderful book!             Sealed With an Oath: Covenant in God's Unfolding Purpose (New Studies in Biblical Theology) Paul R. Williamson IVP Academic, 2007 Paul R. Williamson looks at the role of the covenant concept in Scripture and the meaning of this terminology. He then sets the idea of covenant in the context of God's universal purpose, and traces the idea through Noah and the patriarchs, the nation of Israel and the kingship of David. Lastly, he shows how the new covenant is anticipated in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New. ...             Central Themes in Biblical Theology: Mapping Unity in Diversity Baker Academic, 2007 A common approach to biblical theology is to examine the theology found in specific biblical books or authors, or in the individual Testaments. While this approach has value, the unity of the biblical message is sometimes missed. Since God is a unified being, we can expect his Word to have a unified message, though expressed in different ways at different times through history. This approach--a ...             How Long, O Lord?: Reflections on Suffering and Evil8 reviews D. A. Carson Baker Academic, 2006 Outstanding for what it attempts to do + Deep thinking on Suffering for Christians + Top notch approach to the subject + Comforting and Helpful For All Who Read + O Lord at Last             Everlasting Dominion1 review Eugene H. Merrill Holman Academic, 2006 An exhaustively researched theology of the Old Testament Eugene H. Merrill (Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Souther Baptist Theological Seminary) presents Everlasting Dominion: Theology of the Old Testament, an exhaustively researched theology of the Old Testament grounded in his decades of study and teaching. Viewing Scripture as the ...             Kregel Dictionary of the Bible and Theology: Over 500 Key Theological Words and Concepts Defined & ...1 review Henry W. Holloman Kregel Academic & Professional, 2005 Brief yet comprehensive resource of biblical theology This is an excellent resource if you want a brief yet comprehensive treatment of topics in the Bible and theology. The author, Dr. Holloman, is one of the Theology professors at Talbot School of Theology, and he writes from an evangelical viewpoint, embracing the full inerrancy of Scripture and ...             Arminian Theology: Myths And Realities22 reviews Roger E. Olson InterVarsity Press, 2006 Excellent well balanced book + An Essential Reading for Those Interested in this Debate + Not an easy read but a rewarding one + An irenic model in a characteristically contentious debate + Grace, Grace, God's Grace             The Theme of Temple Christology in John's Gospel (Library of New Testament Studies) Stephen T. Um T. & T. Clark Publishers, 2006 In the past, most scholars have interpreted water as a symbol for revelation. In this thesis, Stephen Um argues against that pervasive view. He believes that the evidence indicates more precisely that the most conventional way of describing water in early Judaism was the life-giving usage (e.g. original Eden, the present age, and the new creational age). He goes on in Chapter 3 to examine the ...             Adopted into God's Family: Exploring a Pauline Metaphor (New Studies in Biblical Theology)5 reviews Trevor J. Burke IVP Academic, 2006 A crux of Pauline theology + Becoming a child of the living Creator - Jew or Gentile - in A.A. Today + Judging a Book by the Expectations Found on the Cover + Extremely scholarly, but worth it. + Indepth, Scholarly, and Pastoral             Charts on Systematic Theology, vol. 1: Prolegomena (Kregel Charts of the Bible and Theology) H. Wayne House Kregel Academic & Professional, 2006 In an easy-to-follow, parallel-column format, this volume summarizes the major introductory issues in systematic theology. Its approach will be especially useful to visually oriented learners.             God's Indwelling Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments (Nac Studies in Bible & Theology)1 review James M. Hamilton Jr. B&H Academic, 2006 Pneumatology At Its Best Hamilton is a young, energized Asst-Professor. His research into the subject is not one of years of experience, but rather clinical research. It is a unique book. This book does not cover the ecclesiology, starting from Pentecost, as most authors of the Holy Spirit usually do. It starts with ...             The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views3 reviews Thomas R. Schreiner IVP Academic, 2006 Excellent overview of the topic I found this to be an excellent comparitive study of different Christian views of Jesus' atonement. The authors are all strong scholars and come from diverse theological backgrounds. I found myself highlighting many sections of the text that helped make sense of Christian beliefs and ...             Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life2 reviews Jon D. Levenson Yale University Press, 2006 Rethinking Resurrection Levenson challenges the standard opinion of scholarship, which holds that the notion of bodily resurrection is a late development within Judaism supported only briefly by the early rabbis who employed methods of biblical interpretation at odds with modern scientific criticisms. By examining ...             The Message of Evil and Suffering: Light into Darkness (Bible Speaks Today) Peter Hicks IVP Academic, 2007 Evil and suffering have always been part of human experience, but they present a significant challenge to Christian belief in a good and all-powerful God. The biblical writers have no time for unreal idealism, in which the life of faith is supposed to be free from anguish, pain and perplexity. But they are confident that God's power and wisdom are sufficient to overcome and transform ...             The New Covenant Torah in Jeremiah And the Law of Christ in Paul (Studies in Biblical Literature) Femi Adeyemi Peter Lang Publishing, 2006