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A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology Nine Themes That Unite the Old and New Testaments Alan J. Thompson
This short, accessible book helps readers make sense of the whole Bible by unpacking nine key themes that unite the Testaments and hold the Bible together. It guides readers in reading the Old Testa- ment in light of the New Testament and the New Testament in light of the Old Testament, preparing them for a lifetime of Bible study. “Understanding the Bible may seem daunting since it was com- posed over many centuries with an astonishing literary variety. Thompson has provided an accessible, wise, clear, and faithful summary of some of the key themes in the biblical story. Reading Thompson will help students, laypeople, and pastors see the larger framework and discern the overall structure and content of the Scriptures. A wonderful resource.” —Thomas R. Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “ A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology works through nine of the most important themes that span the Bible and presents them in a way that not only grounds the reader in these foundational themes but also trains the Bible student in how to search out additional themes with biblical integrity leading to joyful discovery.” —Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher and author of Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible’s Story Changes Everything About Your Story “What a wonderful book on biblical theology! This volume is one of the most accessible, well-balanced, and engaging books on the subject. For anyone looking to dip their toes in the waters of bibli - cal theology or to wade into the deep end, I heartily recommend A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology .” —Benjamin L. Gladd, The Carson Center for Theological Renewal
NOVEMBER 2025 • 200 pages • $22.99 • paper • 9781540969743
Alan J. Thompson (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is head of the New Testament department and senior lecturer in New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College of the Australian University of Theology. He is the author of One Lord, One People: The Unity of the Church in Acts, The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus, and commentaries on Acts (forthcoming), Luke, and Colossians and Philemon.
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
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