Yale University Library Research Guides: Hebrew Bible Interpretation I &amp; II: Theological Interpretation

Hebrew Bible Theology

Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context by Brevard S. Childs A classic text on moving from canonical criticism to biblical theology from a former YDS professor.
Old Testament Theology by Gerhard von Rad; Walter Brueggemann (Introduction by) Applies the most advanced results of form criticism to develop a new understanding of the Bible. Translated from German original.
An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach by Charles Yu; Bruce K. Waltke Takes the task of OT Theology from a broadly evangelical perspective.

The Message of Isaiah by Barry G. Webb A theological interpretation of Isaiah from an evangelical perspective.
The Prophecy of Isaiah by J. Alec Motyer Pays particular attention to three recurring themes: the messianic hope, the motif of the city and the theology of the Holy One of Israel.
A Commentary on Jeremiah by Walter Bruggemann Theological and homiletical commentary.

Contours of Old Testament Theology (Online) by Bernhard W. Anderson A theological reflection on the Hebrew Bible in conversation with Christian scholars (Eichrodt, von Rad, Childs) and Jewish scholars (Heschel, Herberg, Levenson).
Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament by Kevin J. Vanhoozer (Editor); Craig G. Bartholomew (Associate Editor); Daniel J. Treier (Associate Editor) Provides a book-by-book theological reading of the Hebrew Bible.
A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament by Mark W. Hamilton An introduction that addresses theological issues while considering the massive sweep of literary types and ways of expressing ideas about God.
A Theological Introduction to the Pentateuch by Richard S. Briggs (Editor); Joel N. Lohr (Editor) Explores the theological dimensions of the Pentateuch and provides specific examples of critically engaged theological interpretation.

Haggai, Zechariah by Mark J. Boda A homiletical commentary but contains valuable exegetical observations.

Interpretation: A Bible commentary for Teaching and Preaching Series A distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church, especially for preaching. It bridges the gap between critical and expository commentaries and combines exciting biblical scholarship with illuminating textual expositions. This series has much theological insight.

1 and 2 Kings by Peter J. Leithart A theological commentary on 1 and 2 Kings from more evangelical perspective.

Psalms 101-150 by Leslie C. Allen Theological commentary with discussion of previous scholarship.
Psalms 51-100 by Marvin E. Tate Theological commentary with attention to the final form of the Psalter
Job by Samuel E. Balentine A theological commentary.