PB-Denver Seminary Annotated Bibliographies/Recommendations
These are the files for the Denver Seminary Annotated Bibliographies/Recommendations. Links are either to the book in Logos, or in the case of a book in Pre-publication, it will link to the cheapest way to order that book on Pre-pub. Books without links are not available in Logos now or on Pre-pub.
I will keep this thread updated as new versions are released, so make sure to go to the last posts each time for newer versions. Version numbers will be as follows:
[OT (or NT)][Year of Release].[Links updated with new Logos releases].[Minor formatting changes or corrections].
The first ones are OT2012.0.0 and NT2012.0.0
I did two separate files in anticipation of the lists being updated at different times.
Please post any needed corrections or inconsistencies, and I will update them as they come in with new versions.
Thanks to all of you who supplied information!
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Thanks a lot!
Regarding the Witherington resource you hinted at in the other thread: You're looking for logosres:sorhet71php (Socio-Rhetoric Commentary Philippians)? I edited the Word hyperlink reference in my doc before compiling - works perfectly.
Do you happen to have a nice picture of Denver seminary for the PB?
Thanks again for this work!
Mick
Have joy in the Lord! 
Yes, I have already added the BW3 volume and was planning on adding the two Ridderbos volumes, but then they have changed the release date. I will post the newest versions in the next couple of days. As for the pictures, I did an image search for "Denver Seminary" and found two Denver Seminary logos; one is dark and one is white, so I thought that they would be good for OT and NT.
Thanks Lynden!
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Do you happen to have a nice picture of Denver seminary for the PB?
New Versions:
Changes in OT2012.0.1
Periods were changed to commas before "vol." in all McComiskey Minor Prophets volumes.
Added missing link for “Hamilton, Victor R. Handbook on the Pentateuch. 2nd ed.
Changes in NT2012.1.0
Citation added for newly released volume:
Witherington, Ben, III. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011.
I got an email stating that they hope to have the updated bibliographies completed in the next couple of weeks.
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The 2013 versions are out:
Thanks Joseph Turner. [:D]
Not sure if these errors are significant to its usage but (L5):
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That is strange. I didn't have any errors. I will check again when I get home. Look through it if you have a chance and see if it seems ok.
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I didn't have any errors.
Joseph, those are not errors, but warnings which do not affect operation of the resource. They are mostly—if not totally—meaningless anyway.
I didn't have any errors.Joseph, those are not errors, but warnings which do not affect operation of the resource. They are mostly—if not totally—meaningless anyway.
I can confirm what Jack says, it functions fully so they must be meaningless.
All of those warnings are harmless.
Joseph, there's a page on the wiki about what some of the PB compiler warnings mean and how to get rid of them (if you care to, but you can ignore them): http://wiki.logos.com/PB_%E2%80%93_Warnings_$26_Errors
In particular, "[Warning] Failed to interpret width value: 0pt" is caused by how Word does tables, and there's a workaround.
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Thanks everyone!
Rosie, thanks for the links. I didn't even pay attention to the warnings when I built the books.
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In light of some other threads concerning permissions for publication, I wanted to make clear that I have permission to post these files. Dr. Hess simply asked that if I publish them here, I agree to continue to update the information when the seminary releases new versions. I make sure and submit all changes made to him, and I always send him the link to this thread.
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In light of some other threads concerning permissions for publication, I wanted to make clear that I have permission to post these files. Dr. Hess simply asked that if I publish them here, I agree to continue to update the information when the seminary releases new versions. I make sure and submit all changes made to him, and I always send him the link to this thread.
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These new file versions should not create warnings. The only thing that has changed is that the empty heading fields have been taken away and the table in the OT version has been set so that it will not create warnings.
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These new file versions should not create warnings.
Compiled with 0 errors and 0 warnings. Thanks, Joseph.
These new file versions should not create warnings.Compiled with 0 errors and 0 warnings. Thanks, Joseph.
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Thanks Joseph
Awesome, thanks guys!
Also, one cool thing that I noticed yesterday. I went through and highlighted all of the books that I owned, and then just to test it, I deleted the file used and changed to the earlier version from 2012. I was pleasantly surprised that it still hightlighted the information that I had in the other file. These are the first PBs that I have ever really messed with, so I am still learning.
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Joseph,
Thank you for all your work in creating these resources.
Pastor, North Park Baptist Church
Bridgeport, CT USA
The 2013 versions are out:
I made the NT Bibliography into a Reading List for those who prefer the lock/checkbox style to easily see what they own - it should automatically show as most recent Reading List on your L4/5 homepage - otherwise it can be found here: http://topics.logos.com/Denver_Seminary_NT_Exegesis_Bibliography
It doesn't use the pipe-symbol syntax since I tried to stay as near as possible at the Word Docx
Have joy in the Lord!
Joseph,
I just noticed that the following resource in the NT section (2 Peter & Jude) was not linked to any Logos resource:
Harvey, Robert and Philip H. Towner. 2 Peter & Jude (NTC). Downers Grove: IVP, 2009.
If you do not already have the Logos URL here it is:
logosres:ivnt2pejud;ref=Page.p_3
And I am using the most recent version of the your created PBB version NT2013_0_1
Thanks for all the work
- Jeremy
I just noticed that the following resource in the NT section (2 Peter & Jude) was not linked to any Logos resource:
Harvey, Robert and Philip H. Towner. 2 Peter & Jude (NTC). Downers Grove: IVP, 2009.
It wasn't available when Joseph set up the list and just recently came out of PrePub
If you do not already have the Logos URL here it is:
logosres:ivnt2pejud;ref=Page.p_3
Thanks a lot - people can now reflect this in their PB and I have updated the Reading List accordingly
Have joy in the Lord!
Thanks for spotting that. I will include it in the next version, which I plan to get out soon. Most of the changes will be corrections, but there have been a few changes in status of books. I have a list of all of the Pre-Pubs/not available books that I go through for changes, which takes a while. When I get all the way through I will update the lists.
Thanks!
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The 2013 versions are out:
I made the NT Bibliography into a Reading List for those who prefer the lock/checkbox style to easily see what they own - it should automatically show as most recent Reading List on your L4/5 homepage - otherwise it can be found here: http://topics.logos.com/Denver_Seminary_NT_Exegesis_Bibliography
It doesn't use the pipe-symbol syntax since I tried to stay as near as possible at the Word Docx
Hey, I never thanked you for this! It has been useful to me personally and to the community. So thanks!
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Newest Updates:
Changes in OT2013.2.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Sweeney, Marvin A. Tanak: A Theological and Critical Introduction to the Jewish Bible. Fortress, 2011. Scholarly and critical introduction to the Old Testament as Jewish Scriptures, with a close text-by-text interpretation.
Newsom, Carol A. and Sharon H. Ringe, eds. The Women's Bible Commentary. Rev. ed. Westminster John Knox, 1998. A one volume feminist commentary on the entire Bible. Each entry has a bibliography for further reading.
Longman, Tremper, III. Job (BCOTWP). Evangelical discussion of the book’s theology guided with special strength in the Hebrew poetry.
Trible, Phyllis. Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives (OBT). Fortress, 1984. A classical work, which combines literary and feminist criticism, to highlight the tragedy and violence in the stories of four women in the Old Testament.
Trible, Phyllis. Rhetorical Criticism: Context, Method and the Book of Jonah. Fortress, 1995. A helpful introduction to rhetorical criticism with a very close literary reading of the text. Also designed for classroom use.
Fretheim, Terence E. First and Second Kings (WeBC). Westminster John Knox, 1999. A popular discussion that focuses on the literary and rhetorical direction and purpose of the texts.
Wharton, James A. Job (WeBC). Westminster John Knox, 1999. A literary reading of the book of Job that emphasizes Job's search for and gift of the presence of God.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
*Pratico, G. D. and M. V. Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew. Zondervan, 2001. Systematic approach to the grammar and basic syntax of Biblical Hebrew. Accompanied by a CD with answer key to Workbook exercises, Visual aids for each lesson, Audio for vocabulary, and Flashworks for vocabulary.
_______________. Basics of Biblical Hebrew - Workbook. Zondervan, 2001. Workbook of exercises for the BBH textbook.
_______________. The Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew. Zondervan, 2003. Vocabulary arranged by frequency, common root, noun lists, verb lists by category.
_______________. Biblical Hebrew (Zondervan Get An A! Study Guides). Zondervan. Laminated cards with basic grammar information and paradigm of the strong verb in all stems.
Pratico, G.D. and M.V. Van Pelt. Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006. This is an excellent tool to study short passages from the Hebrew Scriptures. Short Hebrew texts are chosen from Law, Prophets and Writings. Each chapter includes the Hebrew text with glossary and a grammatical commentary on the text.
Smith, Mark S. God in Translation: Deities in Cross-Cultural Discourse in the Biblical World. Eerdmans, 2010. Profound, detailed study tracing attitudes toward monotheism and polytheism in the ancient world.
Beyer, Bryan E. Encountering the Book of Isaiah: A Historical and Theological Study. Encountering Biblical Studies. Baker, 2007. A very helpful and wide-ranging, illustrated introduction with good side discussions and charts on a variety of theological themes. Conservative Evangelical.
Corrected the following work which is listed in the Denver Recommendations under Wycliffe Exegetical Commentary, but is actually available in Logos from Biblical Studies Press as simply An Exegetical Commentary, without Wycliffe in the title. It is the same book per Amazon:
Finley, T.J. Joel, Amos, Obadiah (WEC). Chicago: Moody Press, 1990. Exegesis from a conservative Evangelical point of view.
Changes in NT2013.2.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Blomberg, Craig L. Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey. 2nd ed. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2009.
Croy, Clayton. Prima Scriptura: An Introduction to New Testament Interpretation. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011.
Schnabel, Eckhard J. Early Christian Mission, vol. 1: Jesus and the Twelve. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004.
*Schnabel, Eckhard J. Early Christian Mission, vol. 2: Paul and the Early Church. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004.
Capes, David B., Rodney Reeves and E. Randolph Richards. Rediscovering Paul: An Introduction to His World, Letter, and Theology. Downers Grove: IVP, 2007.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
Harris, Murray J. Prepositions and Theology in the Greek New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012.
Mounce, William D. The Morphology of Biblical Greek. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.
Wallace, Daniel B. The Basics of New Testament Syntax. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.
*Keener, Craig S. Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, 4 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012- .
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Thanks for the great PBs, and thanks for putting the changes in your post as well, it makes it much easier to check out what's new - I like to see if there are any books I have missed that I may want that are recommended. I am sure others do that too.
This list indicates there should be a lot of interest in Zondervan Biblical Languages Collection!
Thanks Don, I enjoy doing it. The only thing that I don't like about it is that I end up purchasing a lot of books every time I go through the lists! I am also very excited about the biblical languages collection.
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Changes in OT2013.3.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
*Pratico, G. D. and M. V. Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew: Grammar. Zondervan, 2001. Systematic approach to the grammar and basic syntax of Biblical Hebrew. Accompanied by a CD with answer key to Workbook exercises, Visual aids for each lesson, Audio for vocabulary, and Flashworks for vocabulary.
_______________. Basics of Biblical Hebrew (Workbook). Zondervan, 2001. Workbook of exercises for the BBH textbook.
_______________. The Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew. Zondervan, 2003. Vocabulary arranged by frequency, common root, noun lists, verb lists by category.
_______________. Biblical Hebrew (Zondervan Get An A! Study Guides). Zondervan. Laminated cards with basic grammar information and paradigm of the strong verb in all stems.
Pratico, G.D. and M.V. Van Pelt. Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006. This is an excellent tool to study short passages from the Hebrew Scriptures. Short Hebrew texts are chosen from Law, Prophets and Writings. Each chapter includes the Hebrew text with glossary and a grammatical commentary on the text.
McComiskey, Thomas Edward, ed. The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical & Expository Commentary, Vol. 1: Hosea-Amos. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992. Separate, but parallel, textual and expositional comments. Quality of commentary on each book will vary according to the contributor. Evangelical. (Added for each book treated)
Broyles, Craig C. ed. Interpreting the Old Testament: A Guide for Exegesis. Baker, 2001. Evangelical scholars discuss methods of Old Testament exegesis and criticism for interpreting the text.
Sparks, Kenton L. Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible: A Guide to the Background Literature. Hendrickson, 2005. A superb introduction and commentary on the most important ancient Near Eastern literature related to the Bible; with full and complete bibliographies.
Hoerth, Alfred, Gerald Mattingly, and Edwin Yamauchi, eds. Peoples of the Old Testament World. Baker, 1998. Updating of Wiseman's Peoples of Old Testament Times by U.S. Evangelicals.
Matthews, Victor H. and Don C. Benjamin. Social World of Ancient Israel 1250-587 BCE. Hendrickson, 1993. Application of anthropology to social roles and institutions within ancient Israel. Can be a bit fanciful at times.
Alexander, T. D. From Paradise to the Promised Land: An Introduction to the Pentateuch. Baker and Paternoster, 2002. An Evangelical and theological survey of the Pentateuch.
Briggs, Richard S., and Joel N. Lohr, eds. A Theological Introduction to the Pentateuch: Interpreting the Torah as Christian Scripture. Baker, 2012. Aware of critical issues, this volume discusses important theological themes for each of the five books.
*Wright, Christopher J. H. Deuteronomy (NIBC). Hendrickson, 1996. A leading Old Testament ethicist presents an Evangelical interpretation of the text.
Evans, Mary. 1 and 2 Samuel (NIBC). Hendrickson, 2000. Comments on sections and paragraphs, followed by more detailed endnotes. Evangelical.
*Provan, Iain W. 1 and 2 Kings (NIBC). Hendrickson, 1995. Literarily and theologically sensitive, with helpful endnotes and four excurses on canonical connections. Evangelical.
Tuell, Steven. Ezekiel (NIBC). Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2009. Detailed analysis and theological; does not take the future temple of chapters 40-44 as literal.
Ross, Allen P. Introducing Biblical Hebrew. Baker, 2001. A thorough introductory grammar.
Allen, L. and T. Laniak. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (NIBC). Hendrickson - Paternoster, 2003. Good exposition from an evangelical perspective. Good attention to literary, historical, and cultural issues.
Allen, L. and T. Laniak. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (NIBC). Hendrickson - Paternoster, 2003. Good exposition from an evangelical perspective. Good attention to literary, historical, and cultural issues.
Longman III, Tremper. Jeremiah, Lamentations (NIBC). Hendrickson/Paternoster, 2008. Solid mid-level exposition with footnotes on technical matters. Evangelical.
Goldingay, John and Pamela Scalise. Minor Prophets II (NIBC). Peabody, MA: Hendrickson; Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2009. This volume covers Nahum—Malachi. Clear, thorough exposition with theological sensitivity. Broadly evangelical.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context. Fortress, 1986. Classic on canon with a sensitivity to the New Testament.
Standardized title for *Pratico, G. D. and M. V. Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew: Grammar. Zondervan, 2001.
Standardized title for _______________. Basics of Biblical Hebrew (Workbook). Zondervan, 2001.
Standardized title for Alexander, T. D. From Paradise to the Promised Land: An Introduction to the Pentateuch. Baker and Paternoster, 2002.
Added a note to “Kaiser, W.C., Jr. Toward an Old Testament Theology. Zondervan, 1978. Evangelical. Emphasis on promise themes” noting its availability as a revised and expanded edition entitled The Promise-Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament and New Testaments).
Changes in NT2013.3.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Harris, Murray J. Prepositions and Theology in the Greek New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012.
Mounce, William D. The Morphology of Biblical Greek. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.
Wallace, Daniel B. The Basics of New Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.
*Keener, Craig S. The Gospel of John: A Commentary. 2 vols. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2003.
Hoehner, Harold. Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002.
Resseguie, James L. The Revelation of John: A Narrative Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2009.
*Hagner, Donald A. The New Testament: A Theological and Historical Introduction. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012.
*Evans, Craig A. Ancient Texts for New Testament Studies: A Guide to the Background Literature. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2005.
Eddy, Paul R. and Gregory A. Boyd. The Jesus Legend: A Case for the Historical Reliability of the Synoptic Jesus Tradition. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2007.
*Keener, Craig S. Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Account. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011.
Johnson, Luke T. The Gospel of Luke (SP). Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1992.
Moloney, Francis J. The Gospel of John (SP). Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1998.
Collins, Raymond F. First Corinthians (SP). Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1999.
Perkins, Pheme. First Corinthians (Paideia). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012.
Callan, Terrance D. and Duane F. Watson. First and Second Peter (Paideia). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012.
*Black, David A. It’s Still Greek to Me: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Intermediate Greek. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
*Garland, David E. Luke (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.
*Schnabel, Eckhard J. Acts (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012.
*Pao, David W. Colossians and Philemon (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012.
Standardized the title for Wallace, Daniel B. The Basics of New Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.
Standardized the title for *Keener, Craig S. Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Account. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011.
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Sorry, I didn't update to the newer link for
*Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
Here is an updated file:
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Thanks for the work you've done!
What about the 2 editions of the IVP Dictionary of the Old Testament, Wisdom, Poetry & Writings, and Prophets that are now available in Logos?
Thanks for the work you've done!
What about the 2 editions of the IVP Dictionary of the Old Testament, Wisdom, Poetry & Writings, and Prophets that are now available in Logos?
You are correct, I accidentally skipped those! Here is the new file:
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These are the 2014 editions of the Denver annotated bibliographies/recommendations:
Following is the list of changes/additions:
Changes in OT2014.0.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Anderson, Bernard W. Contours of Old Testament Theology. Fortress, 1999. Themes of the holiness of God, covenants, Torah/wisdom, and prophecy/apocalyptic are interwoven in this synthesis by an influential scholar.
Smith, Mark S. God in Translation: Deities in Cross-Cultural Discourse in the Biblical World. Eerdmans, 2010. Profound, detailed study tracing attitudes toward monotheism and polytheism in the ancient world.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
Dever, William G. What Did the Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know It? What Archaeology Can Tell Us about the Reality of Ancient Israel. Eerdmans, 2001. Polemical but useful survey of biblical historiography and postmodern interpretations.
Dever, William G. Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003. Important archaeological arguments against the historicity of the biblical exodus and in favor of a largely indigenous people in Canaan who became Israel. Israel can be ethnically identified in the twelfth highlands of Palestine.
*Kitchen, Kenneth A. On the Reliability of the Old Testament. Eerdmans, 2003. Evangelical application of archaeology and especially ancient Near Eastern texts to the Bible.
Dever, William G. Did God Have a Wife? Archaeology and Folk Religion in Ancient Israel. Eerdmans, 2005. An archaeologist writes a popular and polemical survey of Israelite religion with strong emphasis on the goddess Asherah.
*Waltke, Bruce K. A Commentary on Micah. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007. Detailed treatment by a seasoned exegete. Evangelical.
Corrected spelling for
Sailhamer, John H. Introduction to Old Testament Theology: A Canonical Approach. Zondervan, 1995. Evangelical. Structured study on how to do Old Testament theology.
Fixed formatting/organizational issues under the Special Studies in History section.
Took out information concerning the Accordance PC emulator.
Corrected title in Kaiser, W.C., Jr. Toward an Old Testament Theology. Zondervan, 1978. Evangelical. Emphasis on promise themes (Available in a revised and expanded edition entitled The Promise-Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments).
Books taken off of the list for 2014:
Wharton, James A. Job (WeBC). Westminster John Knox, 1999. A literary reading of the book of Job that emphasizes Job's search for and gift of the presence of God.
Books added to the list for 2014:
*Seow, C. L. Job 1-21: Interpretation and Commentary. Illuminations. Eerdmans, 2013. A detailed study with focus on the history of interpretation and on the exegetical details of the argument.
Changes in NT2014.0.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Taylor, Walter, F., Jr. Paul: Apostle to the Nations: An Introduction. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2012.
Schreiner, Thomas E. Paul, Apostle of God’s Glory in Christ: A Pauline Theology. Downers Grove: IVP, 2001.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
VanderKam, James C. An Introduction to Early Judaism. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001.
*Hurtado, Larry W. Lord Jesus Christ: Devotion to Jesus in Earliest Christianity. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.
*Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2010.
Porter, Stanley E. and Jason C. Robinson. Hermeneutics: An Introduction to Interpretive Theory. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011.
*Bauckham, Richard. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006.
Dunn, James D. G. Jesus Remembered. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.
*Keener, Craig S. The Historical Jesus of the Gospels. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.
*Dunn, James D. G. Beginning from Jerusalem. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.
*Winter, Bruce W., ed. The Book of Acts in Its First-Century Setting. 5 vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993-96.
*Gorman, Michael J. Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004.
Gundry, Robert H. Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993.
Kanagaraj, Jey J. John (NCCS). Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2012.
Books added to the list for 2014:
Bovon, Franҫois. Luke 1: A Commentary on the Gospel of Luke 1:1-9:50 (Herm). Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002.
_______________. Luke 2: A Commentary on the Gospel of Luke 9:51-19:27 (Herm). Minneapolis: Fortress, 2013.
_______________. Luke 3: A Commentary on the Gospel of Luke 19:28-24:53 (Herm). Minneapolis: Fortress, 2012.
*Allison, Dale C., Jr. (ICC, rev.). James: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary. London: Bloomsbury T & T Clark, 2013.
Books taken off of the list in 2014:
Witherington, Ben, III. Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Hebrews, James and Jude. Downers Grove: IVP, 2007. (Only taken off under James).
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This version corrects the link for Dever, William G. What Did the Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know It? What Archaeology Can Tell Us about the Reality of Ancient Israel. Eerdmans, 2001. Polemical but useful survey of biblical historiography and postmodern interpretations.
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This is a tremendous set of resources, thanks for keeping them updated Joseph!
Changes in OT2014.1.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Schneider, Tammi J. Judges (Berit Olam: Studies in Hebrew Narrative & Poetry). Michael Glazier, 2000. Important contribution providing a literary synthesis of the whole book.
Jobling, David. 1 Samuel (Berit Olam: Studies in Hebrew Narrative & Poetry). Liturgical Press, 1998. Feminist and deconstructionist essays on the book's structure and message from a modern critical perspective.
Walsh, Jerome T. 1 Kings (Berit Olam: Studies in Hebrew Narrative & Poetry). Liturgical, 1996. Commentary in the context of a study of literary and narrative forms of 1 Kings.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
Guides to Biblical Scholarship: Old Testament Series. Fortress. The best set of paperback surveys of methods of Biblical interpretation.
Corrected spelling for Matthews, Victor H. A Brief History of Ancient Israel. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2002. Moderately critical review of major issues regarding the study of the history of Israel.
Standardized listing for
Preuss, H. D. Old Testament Theology (OTL). 2 vols. Westminster/John Knox, 1995-6. Focus on Yahweh.
Albertz, Rainer. A History of Israelite Religion in the Old Testament Period (OTL). 2 vols. Westminster John Knox, 1994. This detailed study uses a classic liberal reconstruction of the history of Old Testament literature with interaction with recent discussions and discoveries.
Supplied missing bibliographic information for
Chavalas, Mark W., ed. The Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation. Wiley-Blackwell, 2006. Various specialists provide introduction and commentary as well as translation of key texts.
Younger, K. Lawson, Jr. Judges and Ruth (NIVAC). Zondervan, 2002. Evangelical and sensitive to literary forms and rhetoric.
Completed publication data for
_______________. Biblical Hebrew (Zondervan Get An A! Study Guides). Zondervan, 2005. Laminated cards with basic grammar information and paradigm of the strong verb in all stems.
Several miscellaneous spelling/formatting/publication corrections.
Changes in NT2014.1.0
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
*Ferguson, Everett. Backgrounds of Early Christianity. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.
Added the following titles that have been added for the updated list:
Collins, Raymond F. Second Corinthians (Paideia). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2013.
*Moo, Douglas J. Galatians (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2013.
*Cohick, Lynn. Philippians (SOGBC). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013.
The following titles have been removed from the updated list:
Harris, Murray J. “2 Corinthians,” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary, vol. 11: Romans-Galatians. Rev. ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008.
Fung, Ronald Y. K. The Epistle to the Galatians (NICNT). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988.
Marshall, I. Howard. The Epistle to the Philippians (EC). London: Epworth, 1991.
Added the New Series
SOGBC = Story of God Bible Commentary
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The actual files kind of got hidden in the previous post. They are here:
Make sure to check the post before this one for the changes.
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I forgot to add the search link for Story of God Bible Commentary.
I also forgot to take away the links for the Ridderbos commentary on John and Paul: An Outline of His Theology. These two are no longer available on Pre-Pub.
Here is the updated file:
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Here are the newest versions with the changes listed:
Changes in OT2014.2.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Day, Linda M. Esther (Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries). Nashville: Abingdon, 2005. Careful exegesis with applications and perspectives in a post-9/11 world.
Stuhlman, Louis. Jeremiah (AOTC). Abingdon, 2005. Insightful theological and ethical comments on the canonical shape of the book.
Birch, Bruce C., Walter Brueggemann, Terence E. Fretheim, and David L. Petersen. A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Abingdon, 2005. An important survey of literary, theological, and ethical dimensions of the Old Testament.
Webb, Barry G. The Book of Judges (NICOT). Eerdmans, 2012. Strongest literary analysis of the book.
Goldingay, John and David Payne. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Isaiah 40-55, Volume 1 (ICC). T. & T. Clark, 2006. Exhaustive linguistic, philological, and text critical study with extensive bibliographies typical of this series. Technical, helpful exegesis. First of two volumes.
*Williamson, H.G.M. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Isaiah 1-5, Volume 1 (ICC). London: T. & T. Clark, 2006. Exhaustive linguistic, philological, and text critical study with helpful exegesis. Redaction critical approach. First of three volumes to cover chs. 1-27.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
Sweeney, Marvin A. I & II Kings (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2007. An excellent analysis of the form and reason for inclusion of the various contents, written from a critical perspective.
Niditch, Susan. Judges (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2008. Strong on literary analysis and a folklorist understanding of the preservation of the traditions in the book.
Exum, J. Cheryl. Song of Songs (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2005. A thorough exegetical commentary from a feminist perspective.
Childs, Brevard S. Isaiah (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2001. The founder of the canonical approach comments with theological and literary sensitivity as well as an appreciation for the history of its interpretation.
*Allen, Leslie C. Jeremiah (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2008. Well-informed detailed textual study focused primarily on the canonical form. Little theological reflection.
Mays, James L. Micah (OTL). Philadelphia: Westminster, 1976. A well-written commentary from the form critical perspective, although has not been as well received as his works on Amos and Hosea.
Smith, George Adam. The Historical Geography of the Holy Land. 25th ed. Hodder & Stoughton, 1936; Harper & Row, 1966. This is an 1894 classic with vivid word pictures of the Holy Land.
*Seow, C. L. Job 1-21: Interpretation and Commentary. Illuminations. Eerdmans, 2013. A detailed study with focus on the history of interpretation and on the exegetical details of the argument.
Changes in NT2014.2.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Keener, Craig S. Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, Volume 1 & 2: Introduction and 1:1-14:28. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
Smalley, Stephen S. The Revelation to John: A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Apocalypse. SPCK, 2005.
Boring, M. Eugene. Mark: A Commentary (NTL). Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2006.
Carroll, John T. Luke: A Commentary (NTL). Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2012.
De Boer, Martinus C. Galatians: A Commentary (NTL). Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2011.
Fowl, Stephen E. Ephesians: A Commentary (NTL). Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2012.
Sumney, Jerry L. Colossians: A Commentary (NTL). Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2008.
Collins, Raymond F. 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus: A Commentary (NTL). Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2002.
Lieu, Judith M. I, II, & III John: A Commentary (NTL). Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2008.
Blount, Brian K. Revelation: A Commentary (NTL). Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2009.
Wall, Robert W. 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus (THNTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2012.
Wilson, Robert McL. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Colossians and Philemon (ICC). London: T & T Clark, 2005.
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Changes in OT2014.3.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Beyer, Bryan E. Encountering the Book of Isaiah: A Historical and Theological Study (Encountering Biblical Studies). Baker, 2007. A very helpful and wide-ranging, illustrated introduction with good side discussions and charts on a variety of theological themes. Conservative Evangelical.
Block, Daniel I., Bryan H. Cribb, and Gregory S. Smith eds. Israel: Ancient Kingdom or Late Invention? B&H Academic, 2008.
Niditch, Susan. Judges (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2008. Strong on literary analysis and a folklorist understanding of the preservation of the traditions in the book.
Sweeney, Marvin A. I & II Kings (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2007. An excellent analysis of the form and reason for inclusion of the various contents, written from a critical perspective.
Exum, J. Cheryl. Song of Songs (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2005. A thorough exegetical commentary from a feminist perspective.
Childs, Brevard S. Isaiah (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2001. The founder of the canonical approach comments with theological and literary sensitivity as well as an appreciation for the history of its interpretation.
*Allen, Leslie C. Jeremiah (OTL). Westminster John Knox, 2008. Well-informed detailed textual study focused primarily on the canonical form. Little theological reflection.
Mays, James L. Micah (OTL). Philadelphia: Westminster, 1976. A well-written commentary from the form critical perspective, although has not been as well received as his works on Amos and Hosea.
*Waltke, Bruce K. A Commentary on Micah. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007. Detailed treatment by a seasoned exegete. Evangelical.
*Seow, C. L. Job 1-21: Interpretation and Commentary (Illuminations). Eerdmans, 2013. A detailed study with focus on the history of interpretation and on the exegetical details of the argument.
Added all links associated with the New Interpreter's Bible Commentary set. I also standardized each entry with the author's name, book name, series name, etc...
Added search link to Old Testament Library in the Abbreviations section.
Spelled out first name for
Aharoni, Yohanan. The Archaeology of the Land of Israel. Trans. A.F. Rainey. Westminster, 1982. A classic work.
Changes in NT2014.3.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
*Garland, David E. Luke (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.
*Schnabel, Eckhard J. Acts (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012.
*Pao, David W. Colossians and Philemon (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012.
Shogren, Gary S. 1 & 2 Thessalonians (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012.
Blomberg, Craig L. From Pentecost to Patmos: An Introduction to Acts through Revelation. Nashville: B & H, 2006. This is in Vyrso format.
Gundry, Robert H. Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993.
Wall, Robert W. 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus (THNTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2012.
Added links for the following resources now available in Pre-Publication:
Allison, Dale C., Jr. James: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary (ICC). London: Bloomsbury T & T Clark, 2013.
Fixed typo in
Best, Ernest. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Ephesians (ICC). Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1998.
Added links for the following commentary sets under abbreviations:
NTL = New Testament Library
Corrected link for
Blomberg, Craig L. Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey. 2nd ed. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2009.
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Newest Versions:
Thanks for Logos resource links additions.
Denver Seminary Library page => http://www.denverseminary.edu/resources/library/ includes Bibliographic Guides with New Testament Exegesis Bibliography and Annotated Old Testament Bibliography
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Sorry about posting multiples in one day, but I realized that many sets have been released in the last few months as I have been slowly checking links. I had already passed over these and highlighted them as not available, so by the time I finished, they had been released.
Also, I have corrected the links for the Journal page in these Keep Smiling. Thanks!
Note that the following change logs are in addition to the changes above from 2014.3.0.
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Changes in OT2014.4.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context. Fortress, 1986. Classic on canon with a sensitivity to the New Testament.
Dever, William G. What Did the Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know It? What Archaeology Can Tell Us about the Reality of Ancient Israel. Eerdmans, 2001. Polemical but useful survey of biblical historiography and postmodern interpretations.
Dever, William G. Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003. Important archaeological arguments against the historicity of the biblical exodus and in favor of a largely indigenous people in Canaan who became Israel. Israel can be ethnically identified in the twelfth highlands of Palestine.
*Kitchen, Kenneth A. On the Reliability of the Old Testament. Eerdmans, 2003. Evangelical application of archaeology and especially ancient Near Eastern texts to the Bible.
Dever, William G. Did God Have a Wife? Archaeology and Folk Religion in Ancient Israel. Eerdmans, 2005. An archaeologist writes a popular and polemical survey of Israelite religion with strong emphasis on the goddess Asherah.
Fixed the Denver Journal Link
Changes in NT2014.4.0
Added links for the following resources now available for download:
*Powell, Mark A. Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2009.
*Ferguson, Everett. Backgrounds of Early Christianity. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.
VanderKam, James C. An Introduction to Early Judaism. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001.
*Hurtado, Larry W. Lord Jesus Christ: Devotion to Jesus in Earliest Christianity. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.
Sakenfeld, Katharine D., ed. New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible. 6 vols. Nashville: Abingdon, 2006- .
*Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2010.
Porter, Stanley E. and Jason C. Robinson. Hermeneutics: An Introduction to Interpretive Theory. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011.
*Bauckham, Richard. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006.
Dunn, James D. G. Jesus Remembered. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.
*Keener, Craig S. The Historical Jesus of the Gospels. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.
*Dunn, James D. G. Beginning from Jerusalem. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.
*Winter, Bruce W., ed. The Book of Acts in Its First-Century Setting. 5 vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993-96.
*Gorman, Michael J. Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004.
_______________. Luke 2: A Commentary on the Gospel of Luke 9:51-19:27 (Herm). Minneapolis: Fortress, 2013.
Kanagaraj, Jey J. John (NCCS). Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2012.
Corrected link for the Denver Journal
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For those interested, following is the list of resources from the bibliographies that are not yet released or available from Logos:
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Here are the newest editions:
The new edition of the Denver Journal will be out soon, so there may be newer editions coming soon, but I wanted to get these updated while not teaching over Christmas break. It should be pretty easy to come back and make the new changes.
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Changes in OT2014B.0.0
Added links for the following resources now available on Pre-Pub:
R. S. Hess and G. J. Wenham, eds., Making the Old Testament Live: From Curriculum to Classroom. Eerdmans, 1998, pp. 191-218. This work is referenced in the introduction.
Hess, R. S., and G. Wenham, eds. Zion: City of Our God. Eerdmans, 1999. History, religion, and theology of Jerusalem as revealed in the variety of Old Testament literature.
Gunn, David M. and Danna Nolan Fewell. Narrative in the Hebrew Bible. The Oxford Bible Series. Oxford University Press, 1993. A counterpoint to Sternberg.
Wilson, M. R. Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith. Eerdmans, 1989. Introduction to Jewish thought and Jewish roots of the Church for Gentile Christians from a Messianic viewpoint.
Young, Edward J. The Prophecy of Daniel. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1949. A classical commentary of earlier decades. Much attention given to millennial debates. Evangelical.
The following works have been added to the list:
*Arnold, Bill T. and Richard S. Hess. Ancient Israel’s History: An Introduction to Issues and Sources. Baker Academic, 2014. An up-to-date review of the questions and evidence surrounding the study of the Old Testament and the history it describes.
The following works have been removed from the list:
Ahlström, Gösta W. The History of Ancient Palestine from the Palaeolithic Period to Alexander's Conquest. With a contribution by G. O. Rollefson. Edited by D. Edelman. JSOT Supplement Series 146. Sheffield Academic Press, 1993. The most up-to-date of the major histories of ancient Israel though affected by the author's unconventional opinions and perspectives.
Soggin, J. Alberto. A History of Ancient Israel: From Beginnings to the Bar Kochba Revolt, A.D. 135. Westminster, 1985. This is a classic liberal interpretation of Israel's history that, though now out of date, represents an important synthesis of Continental scholarship.
The following works no longer have the highest recommendation:
*Fleming, Daniel E. The Legacy of Israel in Judah’s Bible: History, Politics, and the Reinscribing of Tradition. Cambridge University, 2012. A significant, methodological rethinking of Israel’s history.
Added link in Abbreviations section for Overtures to Biblical Theology, which has some available volumes in Logos.
Changes in NT2014.5.0
Added links for the following resources now available on Pre-Pub:
Stein, Robert H. Studying the Synoptic Gospels. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001.
Thiselton, Anthony C. Hermeneutics: An Introduction. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009.
Köstenberger, Andreas and Richard D. Patterson. Invitation to Biblical Interpretation. Nashville: B & H, 2011.
*Marshall, I. Howard and David Peterson. Witness to the Gospel: The Theology of Acts. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
Dunn, James D. G. The New Perspective on Paul. Rev. ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008.
*Thiselton, Anthony C. 1 Corinthians: A Shorter Exegetical and Pastoral Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006.
Goppelt, Leonhard. A Commentary on 1 Peter. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1983.
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