Spending $50

This is peanuts to wealthy folks but, even though I have Scholars Platinum and LOTS of books to read in it, I just got a gift card for $50. I'd like to add to my Logos colection with it, I know it's not enough to do huge things, but what ideas do you all have for something I can invest in as I am still early in my Christian walk.

By way of info, I have the Calvin 500 and Piper collections already, and I love systematic theology stuff. I think I might enjoy journal collections, too, when I have the money for them.

Thanks and God bless!

joe

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tom

I think a good dictionary is important, so you might want to look at Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. You might also want to look at a good one volume commentary like Harper's Bible Commentary.

TCBlack

For me this question usually begins finding it's answer in what I'm currently examining. Without looking it up, I think Culver's systematic Theology would fall within your range and would be a great addition.

Joe Newell

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177711#Comment_177711

Thanks, TB. I actually have Culver's in hard copy. Grudem's has been on my mind. Oden, too.

Joe Newell

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177711#Comment_177711

Oh, and I'm currently doing my 1st read of the OT - just entered Deuteronomy.

Mark Smith

Two to consider that recently were unbundled from a collection:

Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, 2nd Ed., Elwell ($60.00 - just over your budget) http://www.logos.com/ebooks/details/EVDICTTHEO

New Testament Theology, Schreiner ($45.00) http://www.logos.com/ebooks/details/NTTHEOSCHR

David Bailey

Joe,

Since you have the Platinum package, it already has the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible.
Mark has provided excellent choices too. How about A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith. The price is within your limit.

Update: Ah, OT reading. Perhaps this may be of interest - Old Testament Theology

Or a survey of the OT: Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the OT

Joe Newell

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177716#Comment_177716

I don't know much about dictionaries. It would be handy because my first read of the bible, exciting as it is, does unearth many terms with which I'm not familiar. Is Eerdman's thought of as the best or most complete?

tom

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177719#Comment_177719

Is Eerdman's thought of a the best or most complete?

To answer your answer with a simple yes/no, then the answer would be no. Still, it is a good dictionary for its price.

If you want something that is "best or most complete," then I would recommend Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary. If you will go to the product's page, you will see that it sells for $269 (U.S.).

Joe Newell

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177722#Comment_177722

Looks WONDERFUL, but clearly inconsistent with my vow of poverty

Tes

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177724#Comment_177724

Looks WONDERFUL, but clearly inconsistent with my vow of poverty

HI Joe, I would say simply wait ,until you find out what is best for you,Perhaps you may get what you need with cheap price in Pre-pub

David Bailey

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177736#Comment_177736

I would say simply wait ,until you find out what is best for you

[Y] Agree. Looking at the contents that are included in Platinum, it should be sufficient for his OT readings.

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... I just got a gift card for $50. I'd like to add to my Logos colection with it, I know it's not enough to do huge things, but what ideas do you all have for something I can invest in as I am still early in my Christian walk. ...I love systematic theology stuff

One of the classic mistakes that many Christians make is a failure to examine and learn from the saints who have gone before them and, as such, they are potential suckers for every new wind of "doctrine" or whizbang fad. Therefore, I would recommend something in the History or History of Doctrine realm.

For example:

Biblical and Theological Studies (Princeton Theological Seminary) http://www.logos.com/ebooks/details/BIBTHEOPRINC Authors include theological giants like Warfield, Vos, RD Wilson, Allis, Machen, and more.

History of Christian Doctrines by Louis Berkhof http://www.logos.com/ebooks/details/HISTCHRDOCT

Edwin Bowden

For just over $50, I recommend the Commentary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, 1280 pages.

http://www.logos.com/ebooks/details/COMNTUSEOT

Excellent work!

Jacob Hantla

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177777#Comment_177777

For just over $50, I recommend the Commentary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, 1280 pages.

http://www.logos.com/ebooks/details/COMNTUSEOT

Excellent work!

And a unique work. I find myself referencing it often. It is very well done and thorough.

Alternatively, you may want to begin building your theological journal library (http://www.logos.com/products/details/3582) which adds the most bang for the buck of any resource I can think of. However, journal collections really start being worth it as you build a larger and larger collection. I have my journals added to a custom collection that is part of my passage guide. Regularly, the best insight into a theological, historical, or textual question comes from the very focussed and precise nature of a journal article. $50 will get you 50 volumes. You can start with volume 12 or 13 (just released: http://www.logos.com/products/prepub/details/8119) and work your way back

Friedrich

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177777#Comment_177777

For just over $50, I recommend the Commentary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, 1280 pages.

http://www.logos.com/ebooks/details/COMNTUSEOT

Excellent work!

this is one of my absolute favorites.

Joe Newell

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177799#Comment_177799

i think I have settled on Reymond's A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith and the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament,. You guys are so helpful and it was a great list of suggestions - I looked into each one!

Logos is addictive!

Joe

Friedrich

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177828#Comment_177828

Logos is addictive!

peanuts + Logos = addiction fix. [:|] [H]

Milkman

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/177828#Comment_177828

Good choices, I have Reymond. He's reformed in his theology, not a bad thing at all. Maybe you might consider saving up for Bavinck's Dogmatics. I have it as well and if you like Reymond, you're going to certainly enjoy and get much more from Bavinck. Too many good books and not enough cash.

DAL

These are my 2 cents. If you can, wait for the 12 days of Christmas sale. I got the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament really cheap (almost half of your $50 bucks which was cheaper than the introductory price of $39 bucks). Now, if you don't want to wait, then you can buy The Book of Isaiah (3 vols) by Edward J. Young and the Virgin Birth: A Biblical Study of the Deity of Jesus by Robert Gromacki. That should give you a total of about $51.98 which if you talk to the sales department, I'm sure they'll spare the $1.98 and give you 4 more GREAT books to add to your library (3 vols. Isaiah and 1 Virgin Birth).

Or, or...if you don't know what to do with your $50 bucks, give them to me, I'll know exactly what to do with them. And the recommendation I just gave you will be added to my library without me spending money. Alright, that's all. Hope this helps! [:D]

Blessings!

Douglas