Jim Johnston
Puritan Board Sophomore
Here is a bibliography of all the materials I studied over the past 3 months on topics related to "baptism."
Most of the books I read in full, except for the obvious, ie., dictionaries (see related entries, e.g., baptism, children, disciples, family, etc), and systematic theologies (see related entries, e.g., covenant, church, sacraments, etc), and commentaries.
Each and every book was helpful. But, I do not support everything position or argument found in the below books. I disagree with Paedocommunion, for example. And I disagree with elements of most expressions of the covenant of grace, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and the New Covenant, found below. There are areas I'd tighten up or change in almost every one I read.
I would say that, in general, I found the contemporary baptist scholarship to be at a higher level, and surpassing in exegetical ability, scholarship, and logical ability, than the contemporary paedobaptist scholarship.
I would have to add, though, that I became convinced even more so of the paedobaptist position, and found the baptist scholarship quite helpful in supporting my paedobaptistic beliefs.
There is much more I would like to study, but the below is about all I had time to study in the three months prior to the debate given my full time job and full time role as husband and father.
If there are any questions, don't hesitate to ask:
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Alexander, T. Desmond and Carson, D.A. and Goldsworthy, Graeme and Rosner, Brian S. (2000), New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity and Diversity of Scripture
Armstrong, John H. and Engle, Paul E. (2007), Understanding Four Views on Baptism
Balch, David L. and Osiek Carolyn (1997), Families in the New testament World: Households and House Churches
Barcellos, Richard, Baby Dedications Ancient and Modern: Are They Biblical
Bateman, Herbert W. (2007), Four Views on the Warning Passages in Hebrews
Bavinck, Herman (2006), Reformed Dogmatics: Sin and Salvation in Christ, vol. III
Beasley-Murray, G.R. (2006), Baptism in the New Testament
Berkhof, Louis (1996), Systematic Theology
Berkouwer, G.C. (1969), The Sacraments
Block, Daniel I. (1997), The Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 1-24 (NICOT)
___(1998), The Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 25-48 (NICOT)
Blomberg, Craig L. (1992), Matthew,: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture
Bock, Darrell L. and Fanning, Buist M. (2006), Interpreting The New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis
Booth, Robert R. (1995), Children of the Promise: The Biblical Case for Infant Baptism
Bruce, F.F. (1990), The Epistle to the Hebrews (revised)
Bruce, F.F. and Harrison, R.K. and Youngblood, R.F. (1986), Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Campbell, Ken M.(2003), Marriage and Family in the Biblical World
Carroll, M. Daniel and Hess, Richard S. (2003), Family in the Bible: Exploring Customs, Culture, and Context
Carson, D.A. (2001), Exegetical Fallacies
Carson, D.A. and Moo, Douglas J. (2005), An Introduction to the New Testament
Dabney, R.L. (1985), Systematic Theology
Davids, Peter H. (2006), The Letters of 2 Peter and Jude
Davidson, Richard M. (1981), Typology in Scripture: A Study of Hermeneutical Typos Structure
Dillard, Raymond D. and Longman, Tremper (1994), An Introduction to the Old Testament
Dunahoo, Charles H. (2005), Making Kingdom Disciples: A New Framework
Engelsma, David J. (2005), The Covenant of God and the Children of Believers
Fee, Gordon D. and Stuart, Douglas (2003), How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
Feinberg, John S. (1988), Continuity and Discontinuity: Perspectives of the Relationshop between the Old and New Testaments
Ferguson, Everett (2003), Backgrounds of Early Christianity
Fergusan, Sinclair B. and Packer, J.I., and Wright, David F. (1998), New Dictionary of Theology
Frame, John M. (2006), Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
France, R.T. (1988), Jesus and the Old Testament
Gentry, Kenneth L. (2005), Covenantal Theonomy: A Response to T. David Gordon and Klinean Covenantalism
Goldsworthy, Graeme (2006), Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation
Gore, R.J. (2002), Covenantal Worship: Reconsidering the Puritan Regulative Principle
Grudem, Wayne (1994), Systematic Theology
Helyer, Larry R. (2004), Yesterday, Today, and Forever: The Continuing Relevance of the Old Testament
Hodge, Charles (1992), Systematic Theology
Hotch, Carl B. (1995), All Things New: The Significance of Newness for Biblical Theology
Horton, Michael (2006), God of Promise: Introducing Covenant Theology
Jeon, Jeong Koo (1999), Covenant Theology: John Murray’s and Meredith g. Kline’s Response to the Historical Development of Federal Theology in Reformed Thought
Jewett, Paul K. (1980), Infant Baptism & The Covenant of Grace
Keener, Craig A (1999), A Commentary of the Gospel of Matthew
Kitchen, K.A. (2003), On The Reliability of the Old Testament
Malone, Fred (2003), The Baptism of Disciples Alone
Mathison, Keith A. (2004), When Shall These Things Be? A Reformed Response to Hyper-Preterism
Mcgrath, Alister E. (2003), Christian Theology: An Introduction
Murray, John (1980), Christian Baptism
___(1997), The Epistle to the Romans
___(2001), Collected Writings of John Murray, vol. II
O’Brien, Peter T. (1999), The Letter to the Ephesians
Phillips, Richard D. (2006), Hebrews: Reformed Expository Commentary
Poythress, Vern (1991), The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses
Reymond, Robert L. (1998), A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith
Ridderbos, Herman (1997), Paul: An Outline of His Theology
Robertson, O. Palmer (1980), The Christ of the Covenants
___(2000), The Israel of God
Rosner, Brian S. (1994), Paul, Scripture, & Ethics: A Study of I Corinthians 5-7
Schreiner, Thomas R. and Ware, Bruce A. (2000), Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives of Election, Foreknowledge and Grace
Schreiner, Thomas R. and Wright, Shawn D. (2006), Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ
Shedd, William G.T. (2003), Dogmatic Theology
Strawbridge, Greg (1999), Infant Baptism: Does The Bible Teach It?
___(2003), The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism
___(2006), The Case for Covenantal Communion
Thiselton, Anthony (2000), The First Epistle to the Corinthians (NIGTC)
Thompson, J.A. (1980), The Book of Jeremiah
Turretin, Francis (1994), Institutes on Elenctic Theology, vol. II
___ (1996), Institutes of Elenctic Theology, vol. III
Van Gemeran, William A. (1997), New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis
Vos, Geerhardus (1980), The Shorter Writings of Geerhardus Vos: Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation
Vos, Johannes G. (2002), The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary
Waldron, Samuel E. (1995), A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith
Walton, John H. (2006) Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
Waters, Guy Prentiss (2006), The federal Vision and Covenant Theology: A Comparative Analysis
Wikner, Benjamin K. (2005), To You and Your Children: Examining The Biblical Doctrine of Covenant Succession
Williams, Paul R. (2007), Sealed With an Oath: Covenant in God’s Unfolding Purpose
Williamson, G.I. (2003), The Westminster Confession of Faith: A Commentary
Wilson, Douglas (1996), To A Thousand Generations: Infant Baptism, Covenant Mercy for the People of God
Witherington, Ben (2007), Troubled Waters: Rethinking the Theology of Baptism
As well as these online papers: http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Baptism/Covenant-Paedobaptism/
Most of the books I read in full, except for the obvious, ie., dictionaries (see related entries, e.g., baptism, children, disciples, family, etc), and systematic theologies (see related entries, e.g., covenant, church, sacraments, etc), and commentaries.
Each and every book was helpful. But, I do not support everything position or argument found in the below books. I disagree with Paedocommunion, for example. And I disagree with elements of most expressions of the covenant of grace, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and the New Covenant, found below. There are areas I'd tighten up or change in almost every one I read.
I would say that, in general, I found the contemporary baptist scholarship to be at a higher level, and surpassing in exegetical ability, scholarship, and logical ability, than the contemporary paedobaptist scholarship.
I would have to add, though, that I became convinced even more so of the paedobaptist position, and found the baptist scholarship quite helpful in supporting my paedobaptistic beliefs.
There is much more I would like to study, but the below is about all I had time to study in the three months prior to the debate given my full time job and full time role as husband and father.
If there are any questions, don't hesitate to ask:
**********
Alexander, T. Desmond and Carson, D.A. and Goldsworthy, Graeme and Rosner, Brian S. (2000), New Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity and Diversity of Scripture
Armstrong, John H. and Engle, Paul E. (2007), Understanding Four Views on Baptism
Balch, David L. and Osiek Carolyn (1997), Families in the New testament World: Households and House Churches
Barcellos, Richard, Baby Dedications Ancient and Modern: Are They Biblical
Bateman, Herbert W. (2007), Four Views on the Warning Passages in Hebrews
Bavinck, Herman (2006), Reformed Dogmatics: Sin and Salvation in Christ, vol. III
Beasley-Murray, G.R. (2006), Baptism in the New Testament
Berkhof, Louis (1996), Systematic Theology
Berkouwer, G.C. (1969), The Sacraments
Block, Daniel I. (1997), The Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 1-24 (NICOT)
___(1998), The Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 25-48 (NICOT)
Blomberg, Craig L. (1992), Matthew,: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture
Bock, Darrell L. and Fanning, Buist M. (2006), Interpreting The New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis
Booth, Robert R. (1995), Children of the Promise: The Biblical Case for Infant Baptism
Bruce, F.F. (1990), The Epistle to the Hebrews (revised)
Bruce, F.F. and Harrison, R.K. and Youngblood, R.F. (1986), Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Campbell, Ken M.(2003), Marriage and Family in the Biblical World
Carroll, M. Daniel and Hess, Richard S. (2003), Family in the Bible: Exploring Customs, Culture, and Context
Carson, D.A. (2001), Exegetical Fallacies
Carson, D.A. and Moo, Douglas J. (2005), An Introduction to the New Testament
Dabney, R.L. (1985), Systematic Theology
Davids, Peter H. (2006), The Letters of 2 Peter and Jude
Davidson, Richard M. (1981), Typology in Scripture: A Study of Hermeneutical Typos Structure
Dillard, Raymond D. and Longman, Tremper (1994), An Introduction to the Old Testament
Dunahoo, Charles H. (2005), Making Kingdom Disciples: A New Framework
Engelsma, David J. (2005), The Covenant of God and the Children of Believers
Fee, Gordon D. and Stuart, Douglas (2003), How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
Feinberg, John S. (1988), Continuity and Discontinuity: Perspectives of the Relationshop between the Old and New Testaments
Ferguson, Everett (2003), Backgrounds of Early Christianity
Fergusan, Sinclair B. and Packer, J.I., and Wright, David F. (1998), New Dictionary of Theology
Frame, John M. (2006), Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
France, R.T. (1988), Jesus and the Old Testament
Gentry, Kenneth L. (2005), Covenantal Theonomy: A Response to T. David Gordon and Klinean Covenantalism
Goldsworthy, Graeme (2006), Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation
Gore, R.J. (2002), Covenantal Worship: Reconsidering the Puritan Regulative Principle
Grudem, Wayne (1994), Systematic Theology
Helyer, Larry R. (2004), Yesterday, Today, and Forever: The Continuing Relevance of the Old Testament
Hodge, Charles (1992), Systematic Theology
Hotch, Carl B. (1995), All Things New: The Significance of Newness for Biblical Theology
Horton, Michael (2006), God of Promise: Introducing Covenant Theology
Jeon, Jeong Koo (1999), Covenant Theology: John Murray’s and Meredith g. Kline’s Response to the Historical Development of Federal Theology in Reformed Thought
Jewett, Paul K. (1980), Infant Baptism & The Covenant of Grace
Keener, Craig A (1999), A Commentary of the Gospel of Matthew
Kitchen, K.A. (2003), On The Reliability of the Old Testament
Malone, Fred (2003), The Baptism of Disciples Alone
Mathison, Keith A. (2004), When Shall These Things Be? A Reformed Response to Hyper-Preterism
Mcgrath, Alister E. (2003), Christian Theology: An Introduction
Murray, John (1980), Christian Baptism
___(1997), The Epistle to the Romans
___(2001), Collected Writings of John Murray, vol. II
O’Brien, Peter T. (1999), The Letter to the Ephesians
Phillips, Richard D. (2006), Hebrews: Reformed Expository Commentary
Poythress, Vern (1991), The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses
Reymond, Robert L. (1998), A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith
Ridderbos, Herman (1997), Paul: An Outline of His Theology
Robertson, O. Palmer (1980), The Christ of the Covenants
___(2000), The Israel of God
Rosner, Brian S. (1994), Paul, Scripture, & Ethics: A Study of I Corinthians 5-7
Schreiner, Thomas R. and Ware, Bruce A. (2000), Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives of Election, Foreknowledge and Grace
Schreiner, Thomas R. and Wright, Shawn D. (2006), Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ
Shedd, William G.T. (2003), Dogmatic Theology
Strawbridge, Greg (1999), Infant Baptism: Does The Bible Teach It?
___(2003), The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism
___(2006), The Case for Covenantal Communion
Thiselton, Anthony (2000), The First Epistle to the Corinthians (NIGTC)
Thompson, J.A. (1980), The Book of Jeremiah
Turretin, Francis (1994), Institutes on Elenctic Theology, vol. II
___ (1996), Institutes of Elenctic Theology, vol. III
Van Gemeran, William A. (1997), New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis
Vos, Geerhardus (1980), The Shorter Writings of Geerhardus Vos: Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation
Vos, Johannes G. (2002), The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary
Waldron, Samuel E. (1995), A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith
Walton, John H. (2006) Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
Waters, Guy Prentiss (2006), The federal Vision and Covenant Theology: A Comparative Analysis
Wikner, Benjamin K. (2005), To You and Your Children: Examining The Biblical Doctrine of Covenant Succession
Williams, Paul R. (2007), Sealed With an Oath: Covenant in God’s Unfolding Purpose
Williamson, G.I. (2003), The Westminster Confession of Faith: A Commentary
Wilson, Douglas (1996), To A Thousand Generations: Infant Baptism, Covenant Mercy for the People of God
Witherington, Ben (2007), Troubled Waters: Rethinking the Theology of Baptism
As well as these online papers: http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Baptism/Covenant-Paedobaptism/
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