This commentary by George W. Knight features easy to read, concise overviews of each book of the Bible and insightful commentary on the Bible. Layman's Bible Handbook is an accessible, concise, useful and readable Bible handbook, and an excellent resource for student and scholar alike.
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The Barbour Bible Reference Companion is a library of study aids, offering quick and easy access to the information you need to understand scripture. With this all-in-one resource you can:
expand your knowledge of Bible times with more than 200 full-color illustrations, 8 detailed maps, and a thorough index
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This book examines the small library of 24 books common to all Jewish and Christian Bibles—books that preserve the efforts of diverse writers over a span of many centuries to make sense of their personal experiences and those of their people, the ancient Israelites. Professor Christine Hayes guides her readers through the complexities of this polyphonous l… Read more…
If you want to better understand the Bible, and enjoy a reliable, interesting and jargon-free companion product for your journey, the Complete Guide to the Bible is the reference you'll want in your library.
Interesting to read and easy to consult, The Complete Guide to the Bible is a handbook for average people who want to better unde… Read more…
Nelson's New Illustrated Old Testament Survey allows the reader to quickly summarize or review all the pertinent details about any Old Testament book. More than a Bible handbook but less than a commentary, this handy resource provides a section by section breakdown of issues and topics dealt with in the Hebrew Scriptures.
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In Nelson's New Testament Survey: Discovering the Essence, Background & Meaning About Every New Testament Book, each book of the New Testament is introduced and investigated with scholarship and biblical faithfulness. This resource includes all the information usually found in a Bible handbook - author, date, historical background, purpose, outline - but… Read more…
The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very different language and culture from our own.
In this special Olive Tree collection not only can you dive deeply into the subject with the Survey of the Old T… Read more…
Gundry’s Survey of the New Testament goes beyond providing background information and technical introductory material and leads students to read the New Testament itself.
In this special Olive Tree collection not only can you read the Survey of the New Testament, 5th Edition, but you can also supplement and augment the text with author … Read more…
The Bible Guide: A Concise Overview of All 66 Books provides a brief and concise overview of each book in the Bible. Included is a concise summary of each book’s circumstances of writing, message and purpose, structure, and contribution to the Bible. A practical take-away helps apply a principle from each book to everyday life.
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Introducing the New Testament is an outstanding guide to the writings of the New Testament for readers ranging from Bible students to those approaching the Christian Scriptures for the first time. Written by three leading Bible specialists, this book discusses in a clear and balanced way the New Testament's literature, its message, and the issues raised … Read more…
The first five books of the Bible can be confusing to interpret for the beginning Bible scholar. Whybray provides a straightforward introduction to the Pentateuch, hoping to make this daunting task a simpler one. Written specifically as an entry-level textbook for colleges and seminaries, this volume gives valuable insights to the context, themes, literary m… Read more…
A fresh approach which not only offers trustworthy exposition, but also provides a book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter tour through the glory of the Bible. This highly readable personal 'conversation' with Scripture guides you through each book, helping you reap the rich, life-changing applications on every page. You will be encouraged to develop your o… Read more…