I'm thinking about buying a new systematic theology. I'm thinking hard between Michael F. Bird's - "Evangelical Theology", John Frame's "Systematic Theology" and Gerald Bray's "God is Love". Do you own any of them? Can you give me some advice on which to buy? Is there others you recommend?
Yeah, I own all three. on a scale of 1-10 here is my overall rating
Michael F. Bird's =5 (was very disappointing, Evangelical is broad term in work)
John Frame=9 (Very academic, good, a third of the book is just regurgitated summary of his Lordship series)
Gerald Bray=9 ( I like format, easier to read than Frame but similar depth, I disagree with a few things-wish he would have added a few things).
Best and most accurate Review of "God is Love" by scholar Tom Schreiner
http://themelios.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-biblical-theologian-reviews-gerald-brays-systematic-theology
I agree completely with review.
Out of the 3 I would recommend Bray first without any reservations. I think it is the clear winner of the three. Frame 2nd and Bird third though I would pass entirely on if I could reset time. Schreiners "The King and His Beauty" or his more comprehensive "New Testament Theology" are both on par with Bray if not better overall :^) (They are Biblical Theologies though.
Michael F. Bird's =5 (was very disappointing, Evangelical is broad term in work)
John Frame=9 (Very academic, good, a third of the book is just regurgitated summary of his Lordship series)
Gerald Bray=9 ( I like format, easier to read than Frame but similar depth, I disagree with a few things-wish he would have added a few things).
Best and most accurate Review of "God is Love" by scholar Tom Schreiner
http://themelios.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-biblical-theologian-reviews-gerald-brays-systematic-theology
I agree completely with review.
Out of the 3 I would recommend Bray first without any reservations. I think it is the clear winner of the three. Frame 2nd and Bird third though I would pass entirely on if I could reset time. Schreiners "The King and His Beauty" or his more comprehensive "New Testament Theology" are both on par with Bray if not better overall :^) (They are Biblical Theologies though.