Look Inside: New Studies in Biblical Theology

Every now and then you come across a series of books and know immediately that you’ll be a lifelong fan. That’s exactly how we feel about the New Studies in Biblical Theology Collection (NSBT). This collection of books is built on the desire for Christians to better understand their Bibles (something we are passionate about at Olive Tree!). Thus, the volumes in this series focus on scriptural themes through the discipline of biblical theology. We’re excited to introduce this series to you, so keep reading to learn more about the New Studies in Biblical Theology Collection.

What the Volumes in this Collection Are All About

The editor of this series, esteemed New Testament scholar D. A. Carson, says it best. Here is how he introduces the volumes in this collection:

New Studies in Biblical Theology is a series of monographs that address key issues in the discipline of biblical theology. Contributions to the series focus on one or more of three areas:

1. the nature and status of biblical theology, including its relations with other disciplines (e.g. historical theology, exegesis, systematic theology, historical criticism, narrative theology)

2. the articulation and exposition of the structure of thought of a particular biblical writer or corpus

3. the delineation of a biblical theme across all or part of the biblical corpora.

Above all these monographs are creative attempts to help thinking Christians understand their Bibles better. The series aims simultaneously to instruct and to edify, to interact with the current literature, and to point the way ahead. In God’s universe, mind and heart should not be divorced: in this series we will try not to separate what God has joined together. While the end-notes interact with the best of the scholarly literature, the text is uncluttered with untransliterated Greek and Hebrew, and tries to avoid too much technical jargon. The volumes are written within the framework of confessional evangelicalism, but there is always an attempt at thoughtful engagement with the sweep of the relevant literature.

D. A. Carson, Series Editor

How Can You Use the New Studies in Biblical Theology Collection?

Main Window

Once you have purchased one or more of the volumes in the New Studies in Biblical Theology Collection you can begin using this resource in the Olive Tree app. Open the volume by tapping on the Library icon and then the stacked image for the NSBT Collection. You’ll see all the volumes in the collection you’ve purchased.

Tap on the volume you would like to open, and it will open in the main window. Once the volume is opened, you can start reading! Scroll or swipe through the content as you learn more about important biblical themes!

Scripture references and footnotes will open in a popup window, making them easily accessible with just a simple tap.

If you’d like to jump to a particular section of the volume, then you can access the table of contents through the Verse Chooser at the top of the Main Window.

Study Center

You can also use the New Studies in Biblical Theology Collection in the Study Center when you’re in split-screen mode. This allows you to have the Bible translation of your choice open in the Main Window and any volume in the NSBT Collection open in the parallel tab.

Volumes Included in the New Studies in Biblical Theology

Since the inaugural volume nearly thirty years ago (Possessed by God by David Peterson), the New Studies in Biblical Theology has been churning out hit after hit. Here are the current volumes available through Olive Tree (recently updated!):

The New Studies in Biblical Theology Collection

The New Studies in Biblical Theology Collection is a treasure trove of helpful insights into the Scriptures God gave us. Whether through seeing the big picture or through many of the minor themes that support it, these volumes can help us all grow in our understanding of the Bible. Now that you know more about this excellent collection, stop by our store to find a volume that interests you!