Biblical Theology

Starting Point

1. Andreas Köstenberger, Biblical Theology | Faithlife Study Bible
2. Leo G. Perdue, Old Testament Theology | The Lexham Bible Dictionary
3. P. Chase Sears, New Testament Theology | The Lexham Bible Dictionary
4. Edward J. Herrellko III, History of Biblical Theology | The Lexham Bible Dictionary
5. William R. Osborne, Nature of Biblical Theology | The Lexham Bible Dictionary
6. Craig G. Bartholomew, Biblical Theology (pp. 84–90) | Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible
7. Dan G. Reid, Biblical Theology Movement | Dictionary of Christianity in America
8. Charles Ryrie, Communicating Doctrine from the Perspective of Biblical Theology | Ryrie’s Practical Guide to Communicating Bible Doctrine
9. N.T. Wright, ‘New Testament Theology’ | The New Testament and the People of God
10. James Barr and Luise Schottroff, Biblical Theology | The Encyclopedia of Christianity, Volumes 1–3

If You Only Read One Book on Biblical Theology

• Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen | The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story

Dictionaries of Biblical Theology

• T. Desmond Alexander and Brian Rosner, eds. | New Dictionary of Biblical Theology
• Walter Elwell, ed. | Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
• Kevin J. Vanhoozer, ed. | Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible

Other Introductory Articles

• Paul House, Theology, Biblical | Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Werner E. Lemke, Theology (Old Testament) | The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary
• Robert Morgan, Theology (New Testament) | The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary
• Grant R. Osborne, Biblical Theology | Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible
• Henning Graf Reventlow, Theology (Biblical), History of | The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary
• Biblical theology | The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

Journal Articles on Biblical Theology as a Method

• Daniel J. Brendsel, Plots, Themes, and Responsibilities: The Search for a Center of Biblical Theology Reexamined | Themelios: Volume 35, No. 3, November 2010
• Graeme Goldsworthy, Ontology and Biblical Theology. A Response to Carl Trueman’s Editorial: A Revolutionary Balancing Act | Themelios: Volume 28, No. 1, Autumn 2002
• Andreas J. Köstenberger, The Present and Future of Biblical Theology | Themelios: Volume 37, No. 3, November 2012
• Charles H.H. Scobie, New Directions in Biblical Theology | Themelios: Volume 17, No. 2, January/February 1992

Books on Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation

• A.K.M. Adam et al. | Reading Scripture with the Church: Toward a Hermeneutic for Theological Interpretation
• Brevard S. Childs | Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible
• Reinhard Feldmeier and Hermann Spieckermann | God of the Living: A Biblical Theology
• Scott J. Hafemann, ed. | Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect
• Scott J. Hafemann and Paul R. House, eds. | Central Themes in Biblical Theology: Mapping Unity in Diversity
• Walter C. Kaiser Jr. | The Promise-Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments
• Michael Lawrence | Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: A Guide for Ministry
• Craig Ott and Stephen J. Strauss with Timothy C. Tennent | Encountering Theology of Mission: Biblical Foundations, Historical Developments, and Contemporary Issues
• Charles Scobie | The Ways of Our God: An Approach to Biblical Theology
• Daniel J. Treier | Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Recovering a Christian Practice
• Christopher J.H. Wright | The Mission of God’s People: A Biblical Theology of the Church’s Mission

Old Testament Theology

• Walter Brueggemann | Theology of the Old Testament: Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy
• Brevard S. Childs | Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture
• John Goldingay, Old Testament Theology, 3 volumes
  • Israel’s Gospel | Old Testament Theology, Volume 1
  • Israel’s Faith | Old Testament Theology, Volume 2
  • Israel’s Life | Old Testament Theology, Volume 3
• Paul R. House | Old Testament Theology
• Gustav Oehler | Theology of the Old Testament
• Bruce K. Waltke with Charles Yu | An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach

New Testament Theology

• G. K. Beale | A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New
• George Eldon Ladd | A Theology of the New Testament
• Gerhard F. Hasel | New Testament Theology: Basic Issues in the Current Debate
• I. Howard Marshall | A Concise New Testament Theology
• I. Howard Marshall | New Testament Theology: Many Witnesses, One Gospel
• Thomas R. Schreiner | New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ
• Thomas R. Schreiner | Magnifying God in Christ: A Summary of New Testament Theology
• Frank Thielman | Theology of the New Testament: A Canonical and Synthetic Approach