Old Testament Special Studies

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books for special studies in the Old Testament.

Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical Poetry. New York: Basic Books, 1985.

Alexander, T. Desmond. From Paradise to the Promised Land: An Introduction to the Pentateuch, 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002.

Armerding, Carl E. The Old Testament and Criticism. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1983.

Blenkinsopp, Joseph. A History of Prophecy in Israel. Rev. ed. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1996.

Botterweck, G. Johannes, and H. Ringgren, eds. Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament. 11 vols. to date. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974-1998.

Bullock, C. Hassell. An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books. Chicago: Moody, 1986.

________ . An Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books. Chicago: Moody, 1979.

Chisolm, Robert B., Jr. Handbook on the Prophets. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002.

Collins, John J., ed. The Encyclopedia of Apocalypticism. New York: Continuum, 1998.

Duguid, Iain M. Living in the Grip of Relentless Grace: The Gospel in the Lives of Isaac and Jacob. New Jersey: P & R Press, 2002.

Fyall, Robert. Now My Eyes Have Seen You: Images of Creation and Evil in the Book of Job. Downers Grove: IVP, 2002.

Goldingay, John. Approaches to Old Testament Interpretation. Downers Grove: IVP, 1981.

Howard, David M. An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books. Chicago: Moody, 1993.

Jobes, Karen H. and Moisés Silva. Invitation to the Septuagint. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000.

Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. Toward Rediscovering the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987.

McConville, Gordon. A Guide to the Prophets. Vol. 4 of Exploring the Old Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2003.

Millar, J. Gary. Now Choose Life: Theology and Ethics In Deuteronomy. Downers Grove: IVP, 2000.

Murphy, Roland K. The Tree of Life: An Exploration of Biblical Wisdom Literature. New York: Doubleday, 1990.

Stuart, Douglas. Old Testament Exegesis: A Primer for Students and Pastors. 2d ed. Philadelphia: Westminister, 1984.

VanGemeren, Wilhelm A., ed. New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis. 5 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997.

Webb, Barry C. Five Festal Garments: Christian Reflections on the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther. Downers Grove: IVP, 2001.

Wenham, Gordon. A Guide to the Pentateuch. Vol. 1 of Exploring the Old Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2003.

Whybray, Robert N. The Making of the Pentateuch: A Methodological Study. Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1994.

Youngblood, Ronald. The Heart of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1971.