Preparing For Seminary?

Preparing for seminary?  The Dallas Theological Seminary has posted on their website a selection of books that they recommend as preparation for those who will be attending seminary.  Although I would have almost an entirely different list of recommendations, the books on their list is well worth a look.

Their list includes:


Biblical Theology of the Old Testament

Historical Survey of the Old Testament (2nd Edition)

Biblical Theology of the New Testament

New Testament History

New Testament Introduction (Revised)

Living By the Book

Three Central Issues in Contemporary Dispensationalism

Church History: An Essential Guide

Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History (Volume 1)

Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History (Volume 2)

Master Plan of Evangelism

Biblical Preaching (2nd Edition)

Teaching to Change Lives

Seven Laws of the Learner

Let the Nations Be Glad (2nd Edition)

Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally

Operation World

Grace Awakening

He That Is Spiritual

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