Brevard S. Childs

  • 7

    Catalog books

  • 4

    Works

  • 1974 to 2015

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Brevard S. Childs wrote on how Scripture functions as a coherent witness, treating the Old and New Testaments together in sustained theological reflection. His work centered on canonical shape and theological interpretation rather than isolated historical fragments, offering a disciplined approach to reading the Bible as a unified text.

In Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments Childs explores themes, canonical context, and theological claim across 745 pages, arguing for responsible theological reading grounded in the text’s canonical form. The book models careful exegesis paired with theological reflection for pastors, scholars, and thoughtful readers.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Canonical approach to Scripture • Theological interpretation across Testaments • Systematic treatment of biblical theology

Genres and themes: Biblical theology • Canon and hermeneutics • Old and New Testament continuity

Who this author is best for: For readers who want a rigorous, scholarly synthesis of Old and New Testament theology grounded in the canon.

Begin with the 1993 volume listed here to experience Childs's full canonical method and thematic sweep.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible

    Augsburg Fortress Pub • 1993 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1993 • 745 pages.

  2. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context

    Augsburg Fortress Pub • 1989 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1989 • 272 pages.

  3. Struggle to Understand Isaiah As Christian Scripture

    Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B.|Eerdmans|Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. • 2015 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2015 • 344 pages.

  4. canonical shaping of the Pauline Corpus

    William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. • 2008 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2008.

  5. Introduction to the Old Testament As Scripture

    Augsburg Fortress Pub • 1979 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1979 • 688 pages.

  6. Exodus (Old Testament Library)

    SCM Press • 1979 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1979 • 659 pages.

  7. OTL: Exodus

    Presbyterian Pub Corp • 1974 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1974 • 659 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context is the easier short commitment, while Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible asks for more reading time up front.
  • Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible leans later in the catalog.
  • Struggle to Understand Isaiah As Christian Scripture is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible.

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