Biblical theology is a discipline that seeks to understand and embrace the Bible's narrative as a unified and coherent whole, tracing themes and developments throughout Scripture. Here are some significant works on biblical theology that are highly regarded:
"Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments" by Geerhardus Vos: Often considered the father of Reformed biblical theology, Vos's work is seminal. His approach to biblical theology as the organic progression of revelation in history has had a lasting impact on the field. I would highly recommend this book.
"According to Plan" by Graeme Goldsworthy: This book is an accessible introduction to biblical theology. Goldsworthy focuses on the unity of the Bible, tracing the plan of God as it unfolds from Genesis to Revelation. I read this many years ago and but it had a lasting impact on me.
"A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New" by Gregory Beale. This book is widely respected and offers a comprehensive overview of New Testament theology. Beale explores how the New Testament develops themes from the Old Testament, providing a deep and thorough understanding of the Bible's overarching narrative. His approach is detailed and scholarly, yet accessible to readers who have a serious interest in understanding the Bible's theological coherence. This book is particularly well-suited for those interested in how the New Testament fulfills and continues the story of the Old Testament within a Reformed theological framework.
"God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible" by Vaughan Roberts: This book provides an overview of the Bible's overarching narrative. Roberts divides the Bible into eight periods and shows how each contributes to the Bible's single story of God's kingdom. Very concise but extremely helpful book.
"The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament" by Edmund P. Clowney: Clowney, a renowned Presbyterian theologian, shows how all of the Old Testament points towards Christ, highlighting the continuity between the Testaments.
"Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles" by Graeme Goldsworthy: Another work by Goldsworthy, this book explores the hermeneutical principles that underpin biblical theology. I have not read this but have heard good things from others about this.
"The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story" by Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen: This book outlines the Bible's story as a narrative drama, helping readers understand Scripture's unified and comprehensive nature.
"The Goldsworthy Trilogy" by Graeme Goldsworthy: This compilation of three of Goldsworthy's works ("Gospel and Kingdom", "Gospel and Wisdom", and "The Gospel in Revelation") provides an excellent overview of his approach to biblical theology.
"New Dictionary of Biblical Theology" edited by T. Desmond Alexander and Brian S. Rosner: This comprehensive resource offers a wide range of articles on key themes, books, and figures in the Bible, written from a biblical theology perspective. Outstanding!
"Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible" by Stephen G. Dempster: Dempster's work focuses on the Old Testament, particularly the narrative of the Hebrew Bible, understood as a unified and coherent text.
These works, while varied in their specific approaches, all contribute to understanding the Bible as a unified narrative that reveals God's redemptive plan throughout history. There are many more good books on this topic, so my recommendations here only scratch the surface.