The following books are recommended for further reading in the chapter “Doesn’t The Bible Condone Slavery?”, in That’s Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith
The Bible In Politics: How To Read The Bible Politically (Richard Bauckham)
Toward Old Testament Ethics (Walter C. Kaiser)
God’s People in God’s Land: Family, Land, and Property in the Old Testament (Christopher J.H. Wright)
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RELATED BOOKS
Douglas Jones, Editorial Director of Canon Press, has recommended Peace: Understanding Biblical Themes
“Smooth. That’s the effect of this Brueggemann reprint. The noted Old Testament scholar wonderfully blends together a theology of peace—shalom—in this contribution to Chalice Press’ series “Understanding Biblical Themes.” Brueggemann argues that shalom, as in “the covenant of shalom” (Ez. 34:25), involves both freedom and unity, and he traces that fascinating interaction throughout all of Scripture. “Shalom, shalom, when there is no shalom.” This work is strong on argument and style.”
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The following books on the OLD TESTAMENT are included in the 9Marks reading list for pastors:
The Authority of the Old Testament, John Bright
History of Israel, John Bright
Introduction to the Old Testament, Dillard and Longman
The Faith of Israel, William Dumbrell
The Goldsworthy Trilogy, Graeme Goldsworthy (see esp. Gospel and Kingdom in this volume)
Whoredom, Ray Ortlund, Jr.
The following books were used during the 2006-2007 academic year at Westminster Theological Seminary, in the course on Biblical Interpretation During the Second Temple Period taught by Peter Enns, Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Hermeneutics:
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According to the seminary catalog:
Biblical Interpretation During the Second Temple Period
Purpose:
• To explore the nature of biblical interpretation in Second Temple texts
Special attention is given to the hermeneutical, theological, and doctrinal implications of the Second Temple data. Student presentations and discussion are integral to the course.
The following books were used in 2007 at Westminster Theological Seminary, in the course on Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom taught by Peter Enns, Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Hermeneutics:
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According to the seminary catalog:
Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom
Purpose:
• To gain a strong familiarity with the nature of Hebrew poetry
• To explore the theological context of the wisdom books (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes), Psalms, and Song of Songs
• To discuss the theology of OT wisdom vis-à-vis the gospel
Topics covered include the nature and diversity of OT wisdom books; characteristics of Hebrew poetry; exegetical studies of various psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs; and wisdom and the NT.
Nijay K. Gupta has published a helpful bibliography on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament. I copy below the portion of his bibliography on Paul’s use of the Old Testament. You can find the complete bibliography and additional resources on his website by CLICKING HERE.
Paul’s Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament (Background, Hermeneutics, etc…)Aageson, J.W. Written Also for Our Sake: Paul and the Art of Biblical Interpretation. Louisville: JK, 1993.
Ellis, E.E. Paul’s Use of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981 [original printing 1957].
Evans, C.A. and J.A. Sanders, Paul and the Scriptures of Israel. Sheffield: JSOT, 1994.
Hanson, A.T. Studies on Paul’s Technique and Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974.
Hays, R.B. Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul. New Haven: Yale UP, 1989.
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Koch, D.A. Die Schrift als Zeuge des Evangeloums: Untersuchungen zur Verwendung und zum Verstandnis der Schrift bei Paulus. Tuebingen: Mohr Siebeck, 1986.
Silva, M. ‘Old Testament in Paul’. In Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Edited by G.F. Hawthorne, R.P. Martin and D.G. Reid, 630-42. Downer’s Grove, Ill.: IVP, 1993.
Stanley, C.D. Paul and the Language of Scripture: Citation Technique in the Pauline Epistles and Contemporary Literature. Cambridge: UP, 1993.
Watson, F. Paul and the Hermeneutics of Faith. London: T & T Clark, 2004.
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.
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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.
Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books for Old Testament word studies.
Brown, Francis. The New Brown-Driver-Briggs-Gesenius Hebrew-English Lexicon. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1979.
Harris, R. Laird, Gleason L. Archer, Jr., and Bruce K. Waltke, eds. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody, 1980.
Jenni, Ernst, and Claus Westermann, eds. Theological Lexicon of the Old Testament. Translated by M. E. Biddle. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1997.
Koehler, Ludwig and Walter Baumgartner. The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. 5 vols. New York: E. J. Brill, 1994-2000.
