Apologetics, Biblical Studies, & Theology Annotated Bibliography 0 Annotated Bibliography: Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Theology & Audio A Handy Resource Yearly Updated Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Theology & Audio Annotated Bibliography 1 Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Theology & Audio Annotated Bibliography Apologetics Archaeology Sources Arnold, Bill T., and Beyer, Bryan E., Editors, Readings from the Ancient Near East. (Baker Academic, Philadelphia, 2000 by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer). Among other things, this book contains extra-biblical documents (e.g., creation, flood accounts) that are helpful to comparing with what the biblical accounts reveal Editors: Bienkowski and Millard. Dictionary of the Ancient Near East, (University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, 2000 by The Trustees of the British Museum). This is a good resource for exegesis and overview of Ancient Near Eastern artifacts, texts, etc. Dever, William G. What Did The Biblical Writers Know & When Did They Know It? What Archaeology Can Tell Us about the Reality of ancient Israel. (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2001 Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co). While not a friend of orthodox Christianity, the author provides helpful insight into the problem with “revisionist history’s” and how archaeology buttresses much of the Scriptural accounts of the Monarchial period of David and Solomon. Hoerth, Alfred J. Archaeology & The Old Testament, (Baker Books, 1998 by Alfred J. Hoerth). This text covers archaeological evidence for Biblical accounts, deals with difficult issues, well written, and is simple yet not simplistic. McRay, John. Archaeology & The New Testament,(Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1991 by Baker Book House Company). This is an introductory text to the field of biblical archaeology pertaining to New Testament times. Like its Old Testament counterpart, it is well written, simple but not simplistic. Mazar, Amihai. Archaeology of the Land of the Bible: 10,000—586 B.C.E. (Doubleday, 1990 by Amihai Mazar). A standard text that deals with major archaeological discoveries and considers there bearing on biblical accounts. Newman, Robert C. Editor. The Evidence of Prophecy: Fulfilled Prediction as a Testimony to The Truth of Christianity, (Ibri, Interdisciplinary Biblical Research Institute, 1988 by Robert C. Newman). Many contributors consider how archaeology demonstrates that fulfilled prophecy is evidence for the Bible’s historical reliability Biblical Documents Bruce, F.F., The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? (Reprinted 1974 edition. © Fifth revised edition by The Inter-Varsity Fellowship). A small paperback book, packed with proofs for the reliability of the New Testament documents. He addresses the issue’s importance, and uses internal and external witnesses to make his case. Bruce, F.F., The Canon of Scripture, (Inter-Varsity Press, 1988 by F.F. Bruce). This Text deals with how the Old and New Testament Scriptures came to be canonical. He explains the criteria for canonization. Updated: Owner10/19/2015 Sergio Tangari Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Theology & Audio Annotated Bibliography 2 Geisler, L. Norman, & Nix, E. William, A General Introduction to the Bible. (Moody Press, 1968 by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). This text is valuable in that it considers questions and provides evidence for the Bible’s inspiration, canonization, and its transmission. Kaiser, Walter C. Jr., The Old Testament Documents: Are They Reliable & Relevant? (Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 2001 Walter C. Kaiser Jr.). The author makes a cogent, yet sober case for the historical reliability of the Old Testament. He focuses on the canonicity, historicity, message content and relevance of the Old Testament message. Kaiser emphasizes how essential understanding a books genre is for attaining a proper hermeneutic of the text. Ladd, George Eldon, The New Testament And Criticism, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1967). Ladd considers the issues of how the Bible is God’s word, what textual, linguistic, literary, form, historical, and comparative religions criticism is. Metzger, Bruce Manning, The Text of the New Testament: It’s Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration. (Oxford University Press, second edition, 1968). This book is advanced reading in the area of how biblical books came to us. This is an excellent treatment of a difficult, but critical subject in Bibliological studies. The Canon of the New Testament: It’s Origin, Development, and Significance, (Oxford University Press, First edition in paperback 1997, 1987 Bruce M. Metzger). This is an excellent, cogent, yet cautious scholarly work concerning how the NT became canonized. This is a tremendous resource in the field, both for Metzger’s insights and the bibliographies in the first two chapters. Classic Apologetic Works St. Anselm, “Cur Deus Homo,” Basic Writings, (Translated by S. N. Deane, Pp.191-302, © 1962 by Open Court Publishing Company, 2001 Printing). In this treatise Anselm considers why it was necessary for God to become man (i.e., why the God-man?) in securing man’s salvation. Aquinas, Thomas, St. Thomas Aquinas: The Summa Theologica, “The Nature and Extent of Sacred Doctrine”, & The Existence of God, Translated by the Fathers of the English Dominican Province, (Benzinger Bros. Edition, 1947). Aquinas considers first the epistemic warrant of sacred doctrine, and secondly several arguments for God’s existence. Arminius, Declaration of Sentiments, Dr. Alan Gomes, Spring 2002 Biola University, Reformation & Modern Theology Selected Readings, CD ROM Pp. 1-36). Here the theologian advances his view contra Calvin regarding predestination and it’s varied nuances. Athanasius, “Defense of the Nicene Definition,” The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Volume IV, Pp.150-172, (T & T Clark Edinburgh, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Reprinted in 1996). This work defends the Nicene Creed’s Christology against the Arians view of Christ. “On The Incarnation of The Word,” Pp.36-67, Athanasius explains the nature of Christ and affirms Him as creator and savior. Augustin, Aurelius, Bishop of Hippo, “Treatise on Nature and Grace: Against Pelagius,” The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series Volume V, Pp.121-151, (T & T Clark Edinburgh, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Reprinted in 1997). Augustin deals with man’s human nature as fallen and sinful, unable to respond to God’s call without God’s grace for rescue, contra Pelagius. “On Grace and Free Will,” Pp. 443-465, Augustin explains his understanding of man’s free will and how it relates to God’s grace. Updated: Owner10/19/2015 Sergio Tangari Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Theology & Audio Annotated Bibliography 3 St. Benedict, The Rule of St. Benedict In English; Editor Timothy Fry, O.S.B., (Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1981 by the Order of St. Benedict). A monks’ view of the holy life and ordering of the monastic life. Bunyan, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, Dr. Alan Gomes, Spring 2002 Biola University, Reformation & Modern Theology Selected Readings, CD ROM Pp. 1-58). Considers his wretched life prior to conversion and God’s stupendous mercy toward him. Calvin, John, Calvin’s Institutes: Chapters 21-24, (This document is from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library at Calvin College. Last updated on May 27, 1999. Contacting the CCEL). Here the theologian makes his case for the biblical doctrine of predestination and answers objections to the view advanced. Ignatius, “Epistle to the Romans,” 73, “Epistle To Polycarp” 93, The Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume I, (T & T Clark Edinburgh, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Reprinted in 1996). A simple account of Ignatius’ view of death and his exhortation to Polycarp. Kierkegaard, Sǿren, The Sickness Unto Death: A Christian Psychological Exposition For Upbuilding And Awakening, Edited and translated by Howard V. Hong & Edna H. Hong, (Princeton New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1980 by Howard V. Hong). The author considers the meaning, cause, and depth of despair and how a Christian ought to deal with it. A truly reflective account of the noetic effects of the fall. Luther, Martin, Concerning Christian Liberty: by Martin Luther 1520, “The Harvard Classics”, Volume 36 (New York: P.F. Collier & Son, 1910, Pages 353-397). Table Talk on Justification, Ibid. Table Talk on the Church Fathers, Ibid. Table Talk on the Scriptures, Ibid. Martyr, Justin, “The First Apology of Justin,” The Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume I, pp.163-187, (T & T Clark Edinburgh, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Reprinted in 1996). This work demonstrates how early apologists dealt with the state by appealing for Christian toleration in the culture. Tertullian, “Against Praxeas,” The Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume III, Pp.597-627, (T & T Clark Edinburgh, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Reprinted in 1997). As the Father of Latin Christianity, Tertullian defends the doctrine of the Trinity on all points. Wesley, John, Sermon Forty, Christian Perfection, Edited by Dave Sparks, (1999 by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology, web site: [email protected] for permission or to report errors). Considers what it means and what it does not mean to be perfect as a Christian. Comparative Religions, Cults George Braswell, Jr., Understanding World Religions, revised, © 1994 Broadman and Holman Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee. Written in such a way that while informative, is somewhat dry—bullet- point sense in the communication, yet helpful. Corduan,