Top 10 Biblical Theology Books for Ordinary Mortals

The list author says:
	"This is where ALL Bible study should start! (The revised edition is best.)"

The list author says:
	"... it should then move here (Amazon usually do a special pack price for both OT & NT Introductions - essential & cheap)."

The list author says:
	"Fabulous work. You never knew how much you liked history! (Get a hardback copy, and the third edition should be cheaper than the fourth.)"

The list author says:
	"Stanton explains fully the gospel writers' aims, methods, likely sources, etc. He does so clearly, fairly and simply too. Absolutely essential - especially if you've read John Drane."

The list author says:
	"This is a great, one volume commentary. Easy to read, cheap and surprisingly comprehensive."

The list author says:
	"A bit more academic, perhaps, but if you're interested in the 'end times', you need to read this. (Topics incl.: heaven, hell, death, second coming, new earth, reincarnation, purgatory, etc.!)"

The list author says:
	"This is a massive, all-encompassing two volume work with much more information than Hartley - get both the Wenham volumes. Expensive but worth it (secondhand hardback copies can be good value)."

The list author says:
	"A pukka novel which goes a long way towards explaining NT theology & history. At last! Short, entertaining, very easy to read and hugely informative."

The list author says:
	"A great overview of Christian theological development but not too overwhelming, even with some very complex theological issues. See also the wonderful companion volume 'Christian Theology Reader'."

The list author says:
	"A monster CD, expensive but worth every penny. Version 2 is the latest  (you may get it cheaper second hand). It contains some of the biggest, best & most up-to-date theological resources available."

The list author says:
	"Number 11! This is the first title in my second Listmania: "Nos. 20-11 Top Theological Books for Ordinary Mortals". (I mention it here because it only just missed a Top 10 position...)"