Mead James K. Biblical Theology: Issues, Methods, and Themes

Westminster John Knox Press, 2007. — 336 p.In this, the first overview of biblical theology in nearly thirty years, James K. Mead addresses the core issues of biblical theology essential to both Old Testament and New Testament study. Can we draw theological principles from Scripture? What methods will give useful results for theological exploration of biblical texts? Aptly synthesizing classic and recent scholarship while asserting his own theological findings, Mead provides an excellent overview of the history of biblical theology and a thorough examination of its basic issues, methods, and themes.Contents:
Preface
The Challenge of Defining "Biblical Theology"
The History of Biblical Theology
The Issues Raised in Biblical Theology
The Methods Used in Biblical Theology
The Themes Developed through Biblical Theology
The Prospects for Biblical Theology
Notes
Bibliography
Index ofAuthors