New Dictionary of Biblical Theology : Exploring the Unity and Diversity of Scripture

by Alexander, T. Desmond

• ISBN13: 9780830814381
• ISBN10: 0830814388
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Ivp Academic
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Summary

This dictionary is an essential building block of every library of biblical references. Building on its two companion volumes, the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology allows readers to view the Bible's thematic terrain in its canonical wholeness.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
How to use this Dictionary	ix
Abbreviations	xi
List of Contributors	xvi
Part One: Introduction
Biblical theology	3	(8)
History of biblical theology	11	(9)
Challenges to biblical theology	20	(7)
The canon of Scripture	27	(7)
Scripture	34	(9)
Biblical history	43	(9)
Exegesis and hermeneutics	52	(12)
Unity and diversity of Scripture	64	(8)
New Testament use of the Old Testament	72	(9)
Relationship of the Old Testament and New Testament	81	(8)
Systematic theology and biblical theology	89	(15)
Preaching and biblical theology	104	(11)
Part Two: Biblical Corpora and Books
Genesis to Kings	115	(5)
Wisdom books	120	(2)
Prophetic books	122	(4)
Synoptic Gospels	126	(3)
Luke-Acts	129	(3)
The Johannine writings	132	(4)
Paul	136	(4)
Articles on individual books	140	(225)
Part Three: Biblical Themes	365	(500)
Index of articles	865