Nearly twenty years ago, the faculty of the Criswell College published a little document called “Beginning Your Theological Library.” The preface included this statement:

The faculty of the Criswell College has created this bibliography for the Bible expositor who desires guidance in building a theological library. If you are starting your library, these titles are recommended as your first purchases. But, even if you have already accumulated a substantial number of volumes, you will want to check your library catalogue against this suggested list to see what important titles your library might be missing.

I am sure that the current faculty of the Criswell College would have some different recommendations, and that in the ensuing two decades a number of important works have been published that are not on the list. However, as I glance through this bibliography I believe that it is still a pretty good starting place. So, over the next few days I will be posting some of the books from the various categories.