"It is no small thing to be asked to organize the contents of Scripture on its own terms as a coherent story. In so doing, Kimble and Spellman effectively demonstrate that the reports of biblical theology's death have been greatly exaggerated. Here is a proposal to do biblical theology in partnership with exegesis and systematic theology, with a focus on canon, covenant, and Christ, in and for both the academy and the church. I accept the invitation, as every serious reader of the Bible should." -- Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“A gift to the church and the academy! I feel it would make a great introduction to biblical theology on so many levels. It describes the differences clearly between exegesis and systematics and biblical theology, and shows the importance of biblical theology without downplaying the others. Moreover, the plot line is excellent, and doesn’t minimize the canon at the expense of history. I especially like the idea of canon, covenants, and Christ as this seems to show both the priorities of biblical theology and its final goal. The section on central themes fleshes out how to do biblical theology after the study of the basics of methodology. Finally, the focus on the church and the academy is excellent because if biblical theology isn't for the people of God it is all for nothing. This would be a wonderful book for an upper level college class on hermeneutics or a seminary class. Well written, engaging, thorough, and practical.” -- Stephen G. Dempster, Professor of Religious Studies, Crandall University
