A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology: Nine Themes that Unite the Old and New Testaments

Serious students of the Bible quickly discover the diversity that stems from the human origins of Scripture, such as different authors writing in different times, places, genres, and languages. Written by an expert in biblical theology, this short, accessible book helps readers understand the unity that springs from the divine authorship of Scripture and how the whole Bible fits together.

Alan Thompson enables readers to see the big picture of the Bible by unpacking nine key themes that unite the Testaments and hold the Bible together: creation, covenant, the exodus, law and wisdom, sacrifice, kingship, the prophetic hope, the kingdom of God, and the final holy city. A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology helps readers read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament and the New Testament in light of the Old Testament.

This book provides an introductory framework for the big themes of biblical theology, preparing readers for a lifetime of Bible study. It will appeal to anyone who wants to understand how the Bible fits together, including students, pastors, church leaders, and laypeople.

Brief Description: "This accessible book helps readers make sense of the whole Bible by unpacking nine key themes that unite the Testaments and hold the Bible together"-- Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents:

1. How to Put Your Bible Together
2. Creation and Rebellion
3. Covenant
4. The Exodus and the Tabernacle
5. Law (and Wisdom)
6. Sacrifice
7. Kingship
8. The Prophetic Hope
9. The Kingdom of God: "Now" and "Not Yet"
10. The Holy City: Complete Transformation at Last
11. Putting Your Bible Together: Patterns and Principles Indexes

Understanding How the Bible Fits Together

This accessible book helps readers make sense of the whole Bible by unpacking nine key themes that unite the Testaments and hold the Bible together.

Code   667610
ISBN   1540969746
EAN   9781540969743
Pages   208
Department   Academic
Category   Biblical Studies
Sub-Category   Biblical Theology
Publisher   Baker Academic
Publication Date   Nov 2025
Dimensions   13 x 152.4 x 228.6mm
Weight   0.295kg