Which Biblical Theology collection?

Don't forget the Eerdmans set (http://www.logos.com/product/3639/biblical-theology-set). It contains a couple of older classics in the field, by Gerhard Hasel.

The Zondervan collection hasn't shipped yet (though it is supposed to be shipping soon, in Feb), but that means you'll be getting a better deal on that collection as it's still being offered at the pre-pub price. Waltke's Old Testament Theology is worth that price by itself. It is a true gem! I had the privilege of being his TA when he taught the course which that book resulted from, so I read and helped him revise his notes for it, and wow, what a masterpiece. I haven't reread it yet since it came out in book form, but I know the content well.

The IVP collection is somewhat incomplete because it only contains the first two volumes of Goldingay's trilogy. If you wanted to have the whole thing you'd also have to buy http://www.logos.com/product/6436/old-testament-theology-vol-3-israels-life.

Since you'd have to spend another $50 for the IVP collection to be complete anyway, I'd buy the Zondervan collection and throw in the Eerdmans one too for only $39.99. It's on sale right now for 56% off retail, so that's a pretty good deal. I think you won't be disappointed.

Those are systematic theology collections, the OP is looking for Biblical Theology. As to the question at hand, buy both and Rosie's suggestion as well and you will have a nice library of BT books to educate yourself with.

The Eerdman collection is a very good buy! Actually you get 3 great books on $39.99 incl. "The ways of Our God"  - this one is $48 if you buy this book by itself!

fgh said:

Rosie Perera said:

Don't forget the Eerdmans set (http://www.logos.com/product/3639/biblical-theology-set). It contains a couple of older classics in the field, by Gerhard Hasel.

I just discovered that the Hasel ones can be bought for $12,50 + $11 until Sunday. (But if you want all 3 it's still better to buy the collection!)

Yet another incomplete collection in Master!

 

That is too bad. I thought the "incomplete collections" in the Christmas 2010 Master Collection were supposed to have their "missing volumes" offered at 50% off to facilitate completion of the sets. It makes more sense not to offer that but I thought that was the case. I did find titles offered in the Christmas sale for 50% off that are not included in the Master Collection. I guess that is where I got the wrong impression.

Maybe next Spring we can have a "Resurrection Day" sale and pick up all the "missing volumes" piecemeal at 50% off.  (Some guys have a obsession with collecting [:P] )