Good question. I have read and reviewed quite a number of more technical books in the past, but those that tend to be my favorite “reads” are generally the more readable ones. Wright’s “Resurrection of the Son of God” was my #1 in 2004. And the history of Southern Seminary that makes my #1 this year is not “easy,” though I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I wouldn’t know how to do a brief review of Barth’s Church Dogmatics. I suppose I will review Wright’s big book on Paul when it comes out, although how extensive that review will be remains to be seen.

Thanks for your blog. I was wondering why you review the more readable less technical books. Are books like NT Wright’s larger tomes or Barth’s Church Dogmatics not read enough to warrant a review? Are the ponderous books more for theological students pursuing a Phd.

Thanks for posting this. I always enjoy the end of the year because of these types of posts. I’d might have to make mine soon, but I’m enjoying everyone else’s so much.

-Marshall Jones Jr.