This list only concerns theological books. I read other things. For example, I am making my way through the Brother Cadfael novels by Ellis Peters. These are well constructed, witty, and beautifully written mysteries set in the 12th Century. My brother Craig Henebury has authored two thrillers, Sleep and Benjamin Grey and the Cricklewood Mansion. I think both are worthy of your perusal. I also made forays into some secular assessments of the world, especially the pervasiveness and damage of …
Category: Bibliographies
The book of 2 Corinthians is probably my favorite book of the NT – at least this week. But whatever week it is 2 Corinthians will always be at or near the top of my list. It is filled with purple passages and infused with hope. It was the first book I preached through when I came to my present congregation. Here are my picks for the top commentaries on this great epistle: Outside the Top Ten there are fine …
I’m going to begin a series on Puritan books and writers that I hope will be edifying for my readers. I believe the Puritans to be the single greatest group of writers on the Christian Life and the Life of Faith. This is not to say I believe they were always right, or that they should be followed religiously on every sentence they wrote. I differ from them in their adherence to Reformed Covenant Theology, be it paedobaptist or credobaptist. …
I read a lot of books. I sometimes review some of them at this blog. Some of the best books I read don’t get a review, either because I meander my way through them, or because I just don’t feel like reviewing a book at that particular time. Owing to the fact that I had my own book to get to the press I did not read as much as I usually do. Many of the books I read I …
This post comes in response to a brother in the Middle East who seems to be combating false teaching in this area. I hope that this helps. I have not included the apposite sections within the major Systematic Theologies, nor have I included the important critical studies of Dunn or Pannenberg (which are both worth reading). These books furnish a well-rounded portrait of the Jesus of the Bible and His identity as the God-Man. DOCTRINAL WORKS B. B. Warfield – …
The Book of Galatians is unique in many ways because of its polemic nature, aimed as it is against Christians in churches who have listened to false teaching and abandoned (or are close to abandoning) Paul’s teaching. It has not been well-served with commentaries, although some historical works are of note. Remember, I have preachers in mind for these recommendations. Balance is important. Other works are worth looking at, such as Phillip Graham Ryken’s contribution to the REC, but Stott …
So I decided to do an annotated bibliography for the upcoming book. Here I have selected a set of samples to give an idea of what I said. If anyone wants to comment on how these short notes can be improved that would be great: A * means I recommend it even if I may disagree. A # means I have reviewed the work. A Abasciano, Brian J., “Clearing Up Misconceptions About Corporate Election,” Ashland Theological Journal, 41:1 (NA 2009). A response …
I read many books this year. Here are my thoughts on some of them: Peter Stuhlmacher, Biblical Theology of the New Testament A tome which covers methodology, canonicity, and, in it’s main section the theology (“proclamation”) of the NT. Quite easy to read for the well-versed. I found myself ingesting large chunks of this at one sitting. Really liked the chapters on Paul and after and on John. Stanley E. Porter, The Apostle Paul: His Life, Thought, and Letters Thorough and informative without being …
These are a few thoughts on the books I read last year. I may have missed one or two but this list is pretty complete. Many of the works were read as I researched Volume Two of The Words of the Covenant. Not to knock them but rarely now am I helped by books that I already agree with. I did not include two books that I am more than halfway through: Paul: A New Covenant Jew by Pitre, Barber …
When it comes to the Pastoral Epistles there is a wealth of good choices. The top four in the following list are all excellent high-level works. I would personally go for Knight and Marshall if money were no object (although Mounce and Towner would be just fine). Some of these scholars dance around Paul’s clear statement preventing women from being preachers and teachers of men. I have marked such with a (w’) 1. George W. Knight III – Good at …
