To achieve the greatest possible accuracy in an English translation of the original Hebrew and Greek texts, the translators of this readable, modern Bible version have attempted to write what is, as much as possible, a “word for word” rendering of the text. The authors of the English Standard Version, ESV, published in 2001, view their work as a contin… Read more…
The English Standard Version Bible is now available with Strong's Numbers, a powerful Bible study tool. About the ESV Bible translation: The ESV is an "essentially literal" translation that seeks to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It aims for "word-for-word" correspondence while taking into … Read more…
The Olive Tree ESV Concordance is both an English Bible Concordance and an Englishman's Concordance! The English Standard Version (ESV) is also included! This powerful resource, based on the ESV translation, will greatly enhance your word studies, and works with the Dictionary Look up feature in The Bible Study App. It is a great way to find cross references… Read more…
Capitalizing on recent advances in satellite imaging and geographic information systems, the Crossway ESV Bible Atlas offers Bible readers a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that blends technical sophistication with readability, visual appeal, and historical and biblical accuracy. All the key methods of presenting Bible geography and history are here, i… Read more…
The ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) couples the foremost and latest evangelical Christian research and knowledge with the acclaimed ESV Bible text. The end product for you is the most expansive study Bible published to this day, made by an exceptional group of 95 evangelical scholars and educators. For the serious student of the Bible to the reader who just wan… Read more…
Study the meaning of biblical words in the original languages-without spending years learning Greek or Hebrew. This classic reference tool has helped thousands dig deeper into the meaning of the biblical text. Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words explains the definitions and uses of over 6,000 key biblical words with reference… Read more…
The ESV Student Study Bible is ideally suited for students who are serious about God’s Word—who want to learn more about what the Bible teaches and how the Bible applies to all of life. With 12,000 clear, concise study notes, the ESV Student Study Bible provides numerous new features—including nearly 900 “Did You Know?” facts, 120 new Bible char… Read more…
What is a systematic theology? Many different definitions have been given, but for the purposes of this book the following definition will be used: Systematic theology is any study that answers the question, "What does the whole Bible teach us today?" about any given topic. View this video on What is Systematic Theology by the author. This defi… Read more…
The NIV Study Bible Notes presents you with an abundance of Biblical learning and personal application. These high-quality notes—based on the “Gold Medallion” winning NIV Study Bible—have been expanded and improved to compose a commentary that spans the entirety of the Old and New Testaments and stand on the shoulders of the latest and contemporary… Read more…
Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew translitera… Read more…
Combining thousands of insightful notes with the complete ESV Bible text, the Literary Study Bible helps readers understand God's Word more fully, in all its richness and beauty. It highlights the Bible's story lines, complex characters, historical settings, literary genres, motifs, theological themes, imagery, and important terms, making the Bible come aliv… Read more…
You want a deeper understanding of the Scriptures, but the notes in your study Bible don't give you enough depth or insight. This commentary was created with you in mind. The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary is a nontechnical, section-by-section commentary on the whole Bible that provides reliable and readable interpretations of the Scriptures from fort… Read more…
"In the Old Testament we read God’s word as it was spoken to his people Israel. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these thirty-nine books his inspired and authoritative message for us." All of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament writers and editors share these convictions. These words capture the mission of this visionary ser… Read more…
The developers at Olive Tree Bible Software are proud to bring you our very own Bible Maps collection! The Olive Tree Bible Maps provide you with accurate and complete maps of the biblical landscape. It contains maps for almost every place mentioned in the Bible! These high-resolution maps will assist in a variety of different aspects of Bible study: Qui… Read more…
Comprehensive and accessible, the New International Commentary on the New Testament is one of the most highly regarded resources of current scholarship. Prepared by world-renowned authorities, it reflects exacting study of the original Greek and offers careful exegesis with preachers and teachers concerns in mind. Critical comments are footnoted; grammatical… Read more…
No serious Bible student should ever be without a thorough, well-chosen set of cross references. As R. A. Torrey states in his introduction to The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, or TSK: “There is no other commentary on the Bible so helpful as the Bible itself.” Using cross references allows the Bible to speak for itself, to be its own interpreter. This… Read more…
Christian History Made Easy: WINNER of the Christian Retailers' Choice Awards 2010 for the "most significant new life-changing products in the Christian retail industry" in the Christian Education category This fantastic book summarizes the most important events in Christian history from the time of Jesus to today in 12 easy chapters. This bestselling boo… Read more…
When you read through the Bible, you can see that God hates suffering. Jesus spent much of his life relieving people's illnesses and hurts. He calls us to do the same: to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, take care of widows and orphans and visit those in prison. So why doesn't our all-powerful God get rid of suffering? God's Hand in Our Hardship by Joni … Read more…
This revised and expanded edition of the best-selling Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary is better than ever! It features 700 color photos, 80 color maps, a pronunciation guide, the latest archaeological excavation information, time lines, extensive cross-referencing, unique scale drawings, and much more.… Read more…
Making Sense of Suffering Suffering is miserable. When you're overwhelmed by pain and problems, it's easy to feel helpless, hopeless and sinking into a whirlpool of self-pity. Joni Eareckson Tada knows about these emotions first hand. A diving accident in 1967 left her confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic at the age of 17. Joni knows what it's li… Read more…
Speaking God’s Language: Using the Word of God in Your Prayers How can we draw closer to God in prayer? How can we “speak God’s language”? The Bible encourages us to bring our worship, praise, thanksgiving, and petitions to God. As Christians grow in the discipline of praying, it becomes clear that there is always more to learn. Author Joni … Read more…
Noted pastor/teacher John MacArthur takes you through the key aspects of the Bible in this guide. For all 66 books, MacArthur summarizes key doctrines, highlighted people, geographic, historical, and cultural background, cross references, how Christ is pictured, character/attributes of God, explanations of key words and interpretive challenges.… Read more…
Fatherhood - Dads Make a Difference Despite what you see on TV, fathers are extremely important in the lives of their children! This pamphlet uses statistical data and biblical wisdom and a good sense of humor to show the importance of fathers in today's changing society. Fatherhood: Making a Lifetime of Difference is a perfect overview of God's important c… Read more…
The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook features 112 articles written by a wide variety of biblical scholars. It provides general information about the culture and history of the biblical time period through in-depth articles on the each book of the Bible. These articles discuss the author and setting for each book, what is interesting about it, and how it ca… Read more…
Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (MED) is a word study dictionary covering the entire Bible. It is intended to be an accurate, modern replacement for the classic Vine's Expository Dictionary. This work contains more up-to-date definitions of words, and uses the Goodrick and Kohlenberger (GK) numbering system, which is … Read more…
An award-winning legacy continues; completely revised and featuring world-class evangelical scholarship, the Expositor’s Bible Commentary includes brand new commentaries and updates throughout the volumes. In Olive Tree's BibleReader app, the EBC-R comes to life. Verse references becomes hyperlinks, the split window allows you to read the Bible side-by-sid… Read more…
The Zondervan Atlas of the Bible uses innovative 3D imaging technology and over one hundred images to bring the biblical world to life with unprecedented clarity. Plus, over one hundred full-color, multidimensional maps trace the progression of Old and New Testament history, providing you with an accessible and accurate resource—a treasure trove of insight… Read more…
The Thompson Chain Reference System was developed by Methodist preacher Dr. Frank C. Thompson in the early 1900s, as the result of over 10 years of original research. He began his original research in about 1890, taking extensive notes in the margins of his Bible, grouping references by topic, and creating "chains" of topical references that could be fo… Read more…
The Bible Knowledge Commentary on Old and New Testaments - popular in style and scholarly in content - will deepen your understanding of God's written Word. Discussing the Bible verse by verse and often phrase by phrase, this commentary will help any student of the Bible answer the following questions about the Scriptures: What does that verse mean?… Read more…
Calvinist theology has been debated and promoted for centuries. But is it a theology that should last? Roger Olson suggests that Calvinism, also commonly known as Reformed theology, holds an unwarranted place in our list of accepted theologies. In Against Calvinism, readers will find scholarly arguments explaining why Calvinist theology is incorrect and how … Read more…
Buy the standard, scholarly lexicons for both Greek and Hebrew together and save! Olive Tree’s electronic editions of these texts provide even more features by turning cross-references to other words, and references to scripture into hyperlinks. Users of BibleReader 5 can also take advantage of the “look up” feature with the resource, enabling you … Read more…
The Zondervan Bible Commentary takes its award-winning predecessor, the New International Bible Commentary, and weaves in rich, full-color images and other new features to make it the finest one-volume commentary of its kind. Featuring the insights of forty-three world-class scholars, this convenient, information-packed volume unlocks the meaning and message… Read more…
Rose Guide to the Tabernacle won the 2009 Christian Retailers' Choice Awards for best Bible Reference and Study Book The Tabernacle was the place where the Israelites worshiped God after the Exodus. Learn how the sacrifices, utensils, and even the structure of the tabernacle were designed to show us something about God. See the parallels between the Old T… Read more…
The Boice Commentary series combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christianity, and … Read more…
The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary provides a visually stimulating journey for anyone interested in learning more about the world of the Bible. Through the articles, sidebars, charts, maps, and full-color images included in this volume, the text of the Old and New Testaments will come alive for you as never before. As a condensation of the Zondervan … Read more…
The Essential Bible Companion gives you what it promises: the essentials. The most vital, absolutely indispensable information you need for reading and truly understanding God’s Word. Developed by two world-class Bible scholars, this unique, easy-to-use reference guide gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible book by book. From Genesis to Revelat… Read more…
Olive Tree Places: 100 Important Biblical Locations, offers details about towns, cities, and regions where some of the most important events in the Bible took place. From material on geographic locations to how each place is tied to fabric of biblical history, this compilation provides information that will enrich your study of the Bible and enhance your un… Read more…
The Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible has been a classic Bible study resource for more than thirty years. Now thoroughly revised, this new five-volume edition provides up-to-date entries based on the latest scholarship. Beautiful full-color pictures supplement the text, which includes new articles in addition to thorough updates and improvements of existin… Read more…
Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament proceed by sense units rather than word-by-word or verse-by-verse. This series explores how New Testament texts form Christian readers by: Attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs Showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits Commenting on the final, ca… Read more…
Discover the fascinating connections between Bible events and Bible locations. Why did Jesus pick Samaria as the place to announce his messianic identity? Why did God lead Moses and the Israelites to Mount Horeb after they fled from Egypt? Why did the apostle John receive God's revelation on the island of Patmos? A Visual Guide to Bible Events reveals … Read more…