RECOMENDED READING

EXPEDITION 44 — EXTENDED SCHOLARLY BIBLIOGRAPHY

Biblical Theology, ANE Context, Covenant Life, and Christoformational Discipleship

This expanded bibliography reflects the historical, linguistic, theological, and pastoral streams that shape the teaching and communal life of Expedition 44—particularly its emphasis on covenant identity, ANE context, Hebrew thought patterns, early church practice, and embodied discipleship.

I. PRIMARY TEXTS, SCRIPTURE, AND EARLY SOURCES

  • The Holy Bible (Hebrew Bible and Greek New Testament; various critical editions)
  • The Dead Sea Scrolls (various translations and editions)
  • Josephus. Antiquities of the Jews
  • Philo of Alexandria. Works
  • The Book of Jubilees
  • Origen. Commentary on Romans

II. ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN TEXTS AND BACKGROUND

  • Hallo, William W., and K. Lawson Younger Jr., eds. The Context of Scripture.
  • Sparks, Kenton L. Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible.
  • Walton, John H. Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament.
  • Cross, Frank Moore. Canaanite Myth and Hebrew Epic.
  • Redford, Donald B. Egypt, Canaan, and Israel in Ancient Times.
  • Fleming, Daniel. Studies on priesthood and anointing traditions
  • Thompson, Stephen E. “The Anointing of Officials in Ancient Egypt.”

III. ISRAELITE RELIGION, YAHWISM, AND MONOTHEISM

  • Smith, Mark S. The Early History of God.
  • Smith, Mark S. The Origins of Biblical Monotheism.
  • Day, John. Yahweh and the Gods and Goddesses of Canaan.
  • Albertz, Rainer. A History of Israelite Religion.
  • Miller, Patrick D. The Religion of Ancient Israel.

IV. EXODUS, WILDERNESS, AND SOUTHERN TRADITIONS

  • Hoffmeier, James K. Ancient Israel in Sinai.
  • Kitchen, Kenneth A. On the Reliability of the Old Testament.
  • Propp, William H. C. Exodus 1–18.
  • Durham, John I. Exodus.
  • Childs, Brevard S. The Book of Exodus.
  • Sarna, Nahum. Exploring Exodus.

V. COVENANT, TREATY, AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE

  • McCarthy, Dennis J. Treaty and Covenant.
  • Kitchen, K. A., and Paul J. N. Lawrence. Treaty, Law, and Covenant.
  • Mendenhall, George E. Covenant in Israel and the Ancient Near East.
  • Wright, Christopher J. H. Old Testament Ethics for the People of God.

VI. HEBREW AND GREEK LEXICAL STUDIES

  • Brown, Driver, Briggs. Hebrew and English Lexicon (BDB)
  • Koehler & Baumgartner. HALOT
  • Botterweck & Ringgren. Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament (TDOT)
  • Jenni & Westermann. Theological Lexicon of the Old Testament (TLOT)
  • Kittel. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (TDNT)
  • Louw & Nida. Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament

VII. BIBLICAL COMMENTARIES AND THEOLOGY

  • Brueggemann, Walter. Genesis: A Bible Commentary
  • Westermann, Claus. Genesis 12–36
  • Goldingay, John. Old Testament Theology
  • Longman III, Tremper. Song of Solomon Commentary
  • Fee, Gordon D., and Douglas Stuart. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
  • Packer, J. I. Knowing God

VIII. NEW TESTAMENT, KINGDOM, AND ECCLESIOLOGY

  • Wright, N. T. The New Testament and the People of God
  • Wright, N. T., and John Walton. The Lost World of Adam and Eve
  • Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church
  • Robbins, Vernon K. Exploring the Texture of Texts
  • McKnight, Scot. A Community Called Atonement

IX. ATONEMENT, SALVATION, AND LIFE/DEATH THEOLOGY

  • McKnight, Scot. A Community Called Atonement
  • Fudge, Edward. The Fire That Consumes
  • Wright, N. T. Surprised by Hope
  • Pinnock, Clark. Four Views on Hell

X. DISCIPLESHIP, COMMUNITY, AND PASTORAL FORMATION

  • Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Life Together
  • Powlison, David. Speaking Truth in Love
  • Tripp, Paul David. What Did You Expect?
  • Keller, Timothy & Kathy. The Meaning of Marriage
  • Eggerichs, Emerson. Love & Respect

XI. MARRIAGE, COVENANT INTIMACY, AND RELATIONAL THEOLOGY

  • Perrotta, Kevin & Louise. Oneness: Jesus’ Vision of Marriage
  • Reynolds, Adrian & Celia. Closer
  • Gregoire, Sheila & Keith. The Marriage You Want
  • Konzen, Jennifer. The Art of Intimate Marriage

XII. SPIRITUAL FORMATION AND ANOINTING / PRIESTHOOD

  • Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church
  • Fleming, Daniel. “The Biblical Tradition of Anointing Priests”
  • Smith, Yancy. The Mystery of Anointing

XIII. PRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY AND DISCIPLESHIP FORMATION

  • Gibson, Jon. Here and Now (as reviewed and recommended on Expedition 44)

XIV. HERMENEUTICS AND SCRIPTURAL INTERPRETATION

  • Fee, Gordon D., and Douglas Stuart. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
  • Robbins, Vernon K. Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation
  • Walton, John H. The Lost World Series