1.3 Presuppositions of NT Theology

New Testament Theology
Lecture Notes
1.3 Presuppositions of New Testament Theology last revised: 9/18/02

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Sources to Consult

1.3.1

1.3.2

1.3.3

Supplementary Bibliography

Sources to Consult:

1.3.1. New Testament Theology and Scripture

1.3.1.1 The Canon of Scripture
Sources to Consult:
Beckwith, R.T. "The Canon of Scripture." New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity & Diversity of Scripture. Edited by Alexander, T. Desmond, Rosner, Brian S., Carson, D.A, Goldsworthy, Graeme, 25-34. Downers Grove, Il: Inter-Varsity, Press, 2000.

1.3.1.2 The Nature of Scripture
Sources to Consult:
Schnabel, E. J. "Scripture." New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity & Diversity of Scripture. Edited by Alexander, T. Desmond, Rosner, Brian S., Carson, D.A, Goldsworthy, Graeme, 34-43. Downers Grove, Il: Inter-Varsity, Press, 2000.

1.3.1.3 Unity and Diversity of Scripture
Sources to Consult:
Blomberg, C. L. "The Unity and Diversity of Scripture." New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity & Diversity of Scripture. Edited by Alexander, T. Desmond, Rosner, Brian S., Carson, D.A, Goldsworthy, Graeme, 64-72. Downers Grove, Il: Inter-Varsity, Press, 2000.

1.3.1.4 The Use of the OT in the NT
Sources to Consult:
Evans, C. A. "New Testament Use of the Old Testament." New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity & Diversity of Scripture. Edited by Alexander, T. Desmond, Rosner, Brian S., Carson, D.A, Goldsworthy, Graeme, 72-80. Downers Grove, Il: Inter-Varsity, Press, 2000.

1.3.1.5 Relationship of the OT and the NT
Sources to Consult:
Goldsworthy, G. "Relationship of Old Testament and New Testament." New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity & Diversity of Scripture. Edited by Alexander, T. Desmond, Rosner, Brian S., Carson, D.A, Goldsworthy, Graeme, 81-89. Downers Grove, Il: Inter-Varsity, Press, 2000.

1.3.2 New Testament Theology and Systematic Theology
Sources to Consult:
Goldsworthy, G. "Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology." New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity & Diversity of Scripture. Edited by Alexander, T. Desmond, Rosner, Brian S., Carson, D.A, Goldsworthy, Graeme, 89-104. Downers Grove, Il: Inter-Varsity, Press, 2000.

1.3.2.1 Defining Systematic Theology

1.3.2.2 From Biblical Theology to Systematic Theology

1.3.3 New Testament Theology and Preaching
Sources to Consult:
Adam, P. J. H. "Preaching and Biblical Theology." New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity & Diversity of Scripture. Edited by Alexander, T. Desmond, Rosner, Brian S., Carson, D.A, Goldsworthy, Graeme, 104-112. Downers Grove, Il: Inter-Varsity, Press, 2000.

1.3.3.1 Connections

1.3.3.2 Using NT Theology in Preaching

Supplementary Bibliography