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Top 10 Biblical Theology Books for Ordinary Mortals

A Listmania! list by Chris Of The OT (South West of England)
 
Introducing the Old Testament
1.  Introducing the Old Testament by John W. Drane
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  "This is where ALL Bible study should start! (The revised edition is best.)"
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Introducing the New Testament
2.  Introducing the New Testament by John W. Drane
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  "... it should then move here (Amazon usually do a special pack price for both OT & NT Introductions - essential & cheap)."
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A History of Israel (Westminster aids to the study of the Scriptures)
3.  A History of Israel (Westminster aids to the study of the Scriptures) by John Bright
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  "Fabulous work. You never knew how much you liked history! (Get a hardback copy, and the third edition should be cheaper than the fourth.)"
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The Gospels and Jesus (Oxford Bible Series)
4.  The Gospels and Jesus (Oxford Bible Series) by Graham Stanton
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  "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."
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Genesis - New International Biblical Commentary Old Testament 1 (New International Biblical Com (Old)(Qualtiy Paper))
5.  Genesis - New International Biblical Commentary Old Testament 1 (New International Biblical Com (Old)(Qualtiy Paper)) by John E. Hartley
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  "This is a great, one volume commentary. Easy to read, cheap and surprisingly comprehensive."
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Eschatology: Complete Introduction to the Christian View of the Future
6.  Eschatology: Complete Introduction to the Christian View of the Future by Hans Schwarz
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  "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.!)"
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GENESIS VOL 01 HB (Word Biblical Commentary)
7.  GENESIS VOL 01 HB (Word Biblical Commentary) by WENHAM GORDON
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  "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)."
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The Shadow of the Galilean (SCM Classics)
8.  The Shadow of the Galilean (SCM Classics) by Gerd Theissen
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  "A pukka novel which goes a long way towards explaining NT theology & history. At last! Short, entertaining, very easy to read and hugely informative."
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Christian Theology: An Introduction
9.  Christian Theology: An Introduction by Alister E. McGrath
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  "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'."
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The Essential IVP Reference Collection - 2nd Edition
10.  The Essential IVP Reference Collection - 2nd Edition 
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  "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."
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The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation
11.  The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation by Luke Timothy Johnson
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  "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...)"
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