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Fall 2026

Most Anticipated Theology Books of Fall 2026

by The Theology Shelf

The new and forthcoming releases we're most looking forward to this season — spanning systematic theology, biblical studies, and beyond.

1.

The Cathedral of Theology

J. V. Fesko · IVP Academic · Systematic Theology · Sept 2026

A major new dogmatics framework — the season's marquee academic release. See the book →

2.

God's Presence with Us and in Us

Miguel G. Echevarría · IVP Academic · Biblical Theology · Sept 2026

A whole-Bible theology of the Holy Spirit, from Eden to the new creation.

3.

Apocrypha and the Septuagint

Longenecker, Dhont & Aitken · Zondervan Academic · Aug 11, 2026

A scholarly introduction to the Apocrypha and the Greek Old Testament.

4.

Mediator: A Biblical Theology

Vern S. Poythress · Crossway · Biblical Theology

Mediation traced from Eden to the cross. See the book →

5.

Why We Worship

Adriel Sanchez · IVP · Worship · Sept 2026

A pastoral case for gathered worship as a foretaste of heaven.

6.

Making Sense of Creation and Fall

Vern S. Poythress · P&R Publishing · Biblical Theology

A guided reading of Genesis 1–3 and its reach across the whole Bible.

7.

The Baptist Standards

Founders Press · Baptist / Confessions

The key confessional documents of the Reformed Baptist tradition in one volume.

8.

In the Beginning: A Commentary on Genesis

Eerdmans · Pillar · Commentary

Launching Eerdmans' new standalone Pillar Bible-study line.

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