Introducing Biblical Theology

Grindheim's short introduction to Biblical Theology introduces students of the Bible to some of the Bible's unifying themes and shows them how to read the Bible as a whole. The reader will benefit from his examples of synthesis of biblical data, as well as his insights into the interpretation of challenging biblical passages. Grindheim provides students of the Bible with the type of entry point into its teaching that every Christian needs. At a number of points, he shows that the Old Testament provides the vital foundation for understanding the teachings of the New Testament. -- Paul M. Hoskins, Associate Professor of New Testament, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA Sigurd Grindheim's book integrates the theology of the OT and NT, producing a "whole Bible" introduction to biblical theology. It presents a seamless understanding of what the Bible proclaims, not just what others say about the Bible. It nonetheless reflects the finest scholarship, as shown in the "Further Reading" section for each chapter. He effectively translates his scholarship into a reader-friendly style which is clear and succinct. If you want to better understand the Bible's message regarding God, human life, judgment, and salvation, Grindheim's work will more than exceed expectations. -- Kenneth Mathews, Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, USA Grounded in a solid knowledge of the biblical text as well as a thorough awareness of contemporary scholarship discussions, this book is yet able to provide a clear and powerful introduction to the story of God's dealings with humanity. For those who are prepared to encounter the central message of the biblical text, it will serve as a succinct and reliable guide. -- David W. Pao, Professor of New Testament and Chair of the New Testament Department, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA This synthetic primer on biblical theology is a wonderful idea, and well executed. The book is both readable and reliable, carefully introducing only the most necessary academic debates yet involving at least plausible positions on the rest. Here is accessible evangelical scholarship at its best! -- Daniel J. Treier, Professor of Theology, Wheaton College, USA This introduction to theology is a fine integration of biblical and systematic theology. Dr. Grindheim connects the dots from Old to New Testament and from biblical to systematic theology. He has favored the reader with a choice of topics and an approach that puts theology at a level that enquiring readers can greatly benefit from. -- Willem A. VanGemeren, Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA