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"What is the central theme of the Bible? Given the diversity of authorship, genre, and context of the Bibles various books, is it even possible to answer such a question? Or in trying to do so, is an external grid being unnaturally superimposed on the biblical text? "

"These are difficult questions that the discipline of biblical theology has struggled to answer. In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition of his classic Toward an Old Testament Theology, Walter Kaiser offers a solution to these unresolved issues. He proposes that there is indeed a unifying center to the theology and message of the Bible that is indicated and affirmed by Scripture itself. That center is the promise of God. It is one all-encompassing promise of life through the Messiah that winds itself throughout salvation history in both the Old and New Testaments, giving cohesiveness and unity to the various parts of Scripture.

After laying out his proposal, Kaiser works chronologically through the books of BOTH testaments, demonstrating how the promise is seen throughout, how the various sub-themes of each book relate to the promise, and how God's plan to fulfill the promise progressively unfolds. Here is a rich illuminating biblical theology that will stir the emotion and the intellect."(Book jacket back cover)ISBN 978-0-310-27586-2 Zondervan press

This book is currently available at the Gordon Conwell Bookstore. It is new on the market as of April 2008.

The Revised and Expanded Edition of Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics.

The search for Meaning by Walter C. Kaiser and Moisés Silva, November 2007

"This standard text has been substantially updated and expanded, allowing the authors to fine-tune and enrich their discussions on fundamental interpretive topics. Four new chapters have been added that address more recent controversial issues:

The role of biblical theology in interpretation
How to deal with contemporary questions not directly addressed in the Bible
The New testament's use of the Old Testament
The role of history in interpretation

The book retains the unique aspect of being written by two scholars who hold differing viewpoints on many issues, making for vibrant, thought-provoking dialogue. What they do agree on, however, is the authority of Scripture, the relevance of personal Bible study to life, and why these things matter." (Back jacket cover) ISBN10: 0-310-2751-8 Zondervan Press

The Expositor's Bible Commentary

Genesis-Leviticus

Revised Edition, March 2008

"Continuing a gold medalion award-winning legacy, this completely revised edition of The Expositor's Bible Commentary series puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands. Based on the original twelve-volume set that has become a staple in college and seminary libraries and pastor's studies worldwide, this new thirteen volume edition marshals the most current evangelical scholarship and resources.

Of the fifty-six contributors, thirty of them are new. Reflecting the commentary's international and cross-denominational approach, they come from the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand, and from a broad diversity of churches, including Anglican, Baptist, Brethren, Methodist, Nazarene, Presbyterian, and Reformed.

The Expositor's Bible Commentary uses the complete New International Version for its English text, but it also refers freely to other translations and to the original languages.

The thoroughly revised features consist of:
Comprehensive introductions
A short and precise bibliography
A detailed outline
Insightful exposition of passages and verses
Overviews of sections of Scripture to illuminate the big picture
Occasional reflections to give more detail on important issues
Notes on textual questions and special problems, placed close to the text in question
Transliterations and translation of Hebrew and Greek words, enabling readers to understand even the more technical notes
A balanced and respectful approach toward marked differences of opinion" (Book jacket back) ISBN 10: 0-310-23082-9 Zondervan

In this volume Kaiser writes on Exodus (p.335-561), while Genesis is by John H. Sailhamer, and Leviticus by Richard R. Hess.

	Faith Comes By Hearing : A Response to Inclusivism March 2008
"What about those who have never heard? The debate swirls and feelings run deep. What is the fate of the unevangelized? The traditional position--that apart from an explicit faith in Jesus no one is saved--seems to have fallen out of favor with many evangelicals. But the contributors to Faith Comes by Hearing demur. This book is passionate but irenic response to the arguments of those who believe that the unevangelized can (or might) be saved apart from knowledge of Jesus Christ. Building on the insights of others, nine scholars introduce readers, even those with little background, to the ongoing discussion. key questions--Is general revelation sufficient? Are other religions salvific? Do holy pagans exist? Is exclusivism unjust?--are probed and answered from a biblical, theological and historical perspective. The book's positive thrust is summed up by the editors: 'God is passionately engaged in gathering people to know, love and worship him form every tribe, language, people and nation. And he has called us to join him on this mission'"(Book Jacket Back)ISBN 978-0-8308-2590-5 IVP Academic Chapter 6: Holy Pagans: A Reality of Myth? is by Walter C. Kaiser Jr. Other chapters are written by Daniel Strange, William Edgar, Eckhard J. Schnabel, Stephen J. Wellum, Andreas J. Köstenberger, J. Nelson Jennings and editiors Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson.
	Suffering and The Goodness of God edited by Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson Fall 2008
" 'When people are hurting they need biblical answers, not platitudes. Here the editors and authors have throughly combed the Scriptures to give us the answers we need in tough times. This book should help both those who are suffering and those called upon to comfort and encourage others in their suffering.' Jerry Bridges, author, Trusting God Even When Life Hurts' " (Book Jacket Back) ISBN 978-1-58134-859-0 Chapter 2: Suffering and the Goodness of God in the Old Testament as well as Chapter 3: Eight Kinds of Suffering in the Old Testament are by Walter C. Kaiser Jr. Other chapters are written by Roert W. Yarbrough, Dan G. McCartney, Christopher W. Morgan , Robert A. Peterson, William Edgar, David B. Calhoun and John S. Feinberg.
	Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Walter C. Kaiser jr, Darrell L. Bock, and Peter Enns edited by Stanley N. Gundry, Kenneth Berding, and Jonathan Lunde Fall 2008
"To read the New Testament is to meet the Old Testament at every turn. But exactly how do Old Testament texts relate to their New Testament references and allusions? Moreover, what fruitful interpretive methods do New Testament texts demonstrate? Leading biblical scholars Walter Kaiser, Darrell Bock, and Peter Enns each present their answers to questions surrounding the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament. Contributors address elements such as divine and human authorial intent, the context of Old Testament references, and theological grounds for an interpretive method. Each author applies his framework to specific texts so that readers can see how their methods work out in practice. Each contributor also receives a thorough critique from the other two authors. A one-stop reference for setting the scene and presenting approaches to the topic that respect the biblical text, Three Views On The New Testament Use Of The Old Testament gives readers the tools they need to develop their own views on this important subject." (Jacket back cover) ISBN 978-0-310-27333-2