Invitation to Biblical Theology: Exploring the Shape, Storyline, and Themes of the Bible

by Jeremy Kimble, Ched Spellman

Invitation to Biblical Theology provides a thorough overview of biblical theology that is accessible for those new to the topic but substantial enough for advanced study. Defining biblical theology as "the study of the whole Bible on its own terms," Jeremy Kimble and Ched Spellman begin with a brief history of the discipline followed by a survey of contemporary approaches. They then lay out their own approach, built on the framework of the canon, the covenants, and Christ. Taking God's plan of redemption in Christ as the uniting theme of Scripture, Kimble and Spellman survey the grand storyline of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, showing how each division of the canon moves the overarching story forward. The following ten chapters survey central and recurring themes of Scripture including kingdom, worship, Messiah and atonement, God's glory, and mission. The authors conclude with reflections on how biblical theology can serve the church as well as the academy.

Genres: Theology, School

528 pages, Hardcover

Published June 30, 2020

Reviews

[Abigail Stolberg]

Pretty much what a person would want from a biblical theology textbook, I think. Certainly a good resource to return to for the future. Shoutout to my professor for having us read the whole thing so I could log it and feel a sense of accomplishment.

[Drake]

Pretty much everything you’d want in a biblical theology textbook. Very well done.

[Abbie Hoekstra-Nold]

My favorite part was the last third where they traced several central themes through the whole Bible. Really compelling!

[Hiram]

3.5*

[Alfredo J. Velázquez]

Uno de los mejores libros de teología bíblica que existe. La Bibliografía es extensa y el contenido es balanceado. Lo recomiendo para todo aquel que desee sumergirse en las teologías bíblicas.

[Omar Ocasio]

Not everyone's cup of tea. Very academic at first, but once you finish the first part, the rest falls in place, and it becomes a great tool for leaders in the teaching ministries.

[Nick Roark]

Outstanding

[Noah Buresh]

Profound insight into the discipline of biblical theology!

[Ethan Foster]

Great book on the basics of BT. I honestly felt like I got to read through the Bible a few times since it recapitulates the Biblical narrative with each theme. I would have appreciated a little more difference for each theme (but to be fair most central Biblical themes are similar).

[Chris]

A college-level textbook that is readable, enjoyable, and beneficial.

[Ched Spellman]

This book has half of my heart.