RESOURCES ON THIS SITE



PRINTABLES: Printable versions of a lot of Bible 101 content, excluding (at this stage) the major study units:

Timelines, prophecies, etc., relating to Jesus Christ.

Various essays about the Bible.

Outlines of all Bible books, intended as companion guides for Bible reading.

Write-ups on Bible translations.

Biblical Greek cheat sheets, and

Various other items.

Biographies of Bible characters and authors available here.

Various lists and tables used in the Study Units can be accessed here, for online use.


HOW TO INTERPRET THE BIBLE - A Practical Guide for Followers of Jesus
A practical guide for non-academics, to learn how to interpret the Bible.
Detailed explanations of 10 different methods, with case studies, practical exercises, and self-tests for each chapter, as well as a final self-test covering the whole course.

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OTHER RESOURCES

STUDY BIBLES
The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible and
The ESV Archaeology Study Bible are excellent resources that provide cultural background information right alongside the biblical text.

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CULTURAL BACKGROUND COMMENTARIES
The IVP Bible Background Commentary series (Old Testament and New Testament) provides verse-by-verse cultural and historical background information.

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BIBLE DICTIONARIES
Resources like
The New Bible Dictionary, or
The Anchor Bible Dictionary have extensive articles on cultural practices, social structures, and daily life in biblical times.

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ARCHAEOLOGY
¤ The New International Dictionary of Biblical Archaeology
Authors: Edward Musgrave Blaiklock, R. K. Harrison; Editors: R. K. Harrison, Edward Musgrave Blaiklock. The New International Dictionary of Biblical Archaeology (Grand Rapids MI: Zondervan, 1983.)
Surveys the findings, methods, and terminology of Biblical archaeology.
Available in print from Amazon Books.

¤ Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology
Price, J. Randall & House, H. Wayne, Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology: A Book by Book Guide to Archaeological Discoveries Related to the Bible (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Academic, 2017)
Available in print and Kindle at Amazon Books

"Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes" by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O'Brien

"The Social World of the New Testament" by various scholars.

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BIBLE BACKGROUND
 ¤ Unlocking The Bible- A unique overview of the whole Bible
Pawson, David, Unlocking the Bible - A unique overview of the whole Bible (London: William Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2015)
An excellent, very readable book, based on a lifetime of study of the Bible. More than 3000 pages of information to make the Bible come alive like never before, one book at a time.
Available from Amazon in Kindle or Paperback.
 
¤ Holman Quick Source Guide To Understanding The Bible
Kendell, H Easley, Holman Quick Source Guide To Understanding The Bible (Nashville, Tennesee: Holman Bible Publishers, 2002)
An excellent quick source for background information on the individual Bible books. The starting point for most of the background notes in CCM's Bible Reading section.
Available at Amazon.com.

¤ A History of Israel: From the Bronze Age Through the Jewish Wars
Kaiser, Walter C. Jr. A History of Israel: From the Bronze Age Through the Jewish Wars. Broadman & Holman, 1998.

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BIBLE COMMENTARIES

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OLD TESTAMENT

¤ A Survey of Old Testament Introfuction
Archer, Gleason L. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction. Moody Publishers, 2007.

¤ A History of Israel: From the Bronze Age Through the Jewish Wars
Kaiser, Walter C. Jr. A History of Israel: From the Bronze Age Through the Jewish Wars. Broadman & Holman, 1998.

¤ Introductory Guide To The Old Testament
Unger, Merrill F. Introductory Guide to the Old Testament. Zondervan, 1951.

¤ An Introduction to the Old Testament
Young, Edward J. An Introduction to the Old Testament. Eerdmans, 1949.

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NEW TESTAMENT

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SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

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APOLOGETICS
 ¤ A Sceptic's Guide to Atheism
Williams, Peter S., A Sceptic's Guide to Atheism (Milton Keynes: Paternoster (an imprint of Authentic Media), 2009
An examination of atheism, using the methodology employed by atheist critics, in defense of the Christian faith. Scholarly work, but well worth reading.
Available from Amazon.com.
 
The Case For The Real Jesus
Strobel, Lee, The Case For The Real Jesus (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan). Copyright @ 2007 by Lee Strobel.
A legal journalist investigates by interviewing Biblical scholars and once-zealous doubters on the case for the real physical Jesus.
Available from Christian Art , Amazon, and select bookshops.

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