A secondary purpose for this list is that it makes me be more analytical about my reading, and find an articulate expression for my feelings about particular books. I know this will likely taint your opinion of me, but it should also allow you to get a reasonably accurate picture of the books i'm reviewing. My main emphasis in most theological issues is that exegesis comes before everything else. Nearly all of the books that i recommend have a solid basis in Scripture. Authors who allow their theological grid to limit their options with respect to interpretation of Scripture passages tend not to rate highly in my book.
Good authors recognise their theological grid and attempt to compensate for it.
This is a large part of the reason for this section - i need to recognise and compensate for my theological grid as well. What i mean is that i'm generally Evangelical in theology, with a Charismatic position on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but i have generally not experienced the manifestations associated with that movement. I hope you find something that benefits you. A review of the history of original language and English versions of the Scripture from the early days of Christianity to the English Revised Version. A general introduction to the textual and linguistic background of the Bible, with special reference to the history English translations.