Download or read book The Essential Bible Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of Bible knowledge that will enrich and reward Bible study.
Download or read book Handbook for Biblical Interpretation written by W. Randolph Tate and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 934 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to methods, terms, and concepts used by biblical interpreters. It offers students and non-specialists an accessible resource for understanding the complex vocabulary that accompanies serious biblical studies. Articles, arranged alphabetically, explain terminology associated with reading the Bible as literature, clarify the various methods Bible scholars use to study biblical texts, and illuminate how different interpretive approaches can contribute to our understanding. Article references and topical bibliographies point readers to resources for further study. This handbook, now updated and revised to be even more useful for students, was previously published as Interpreting the Bible: A Handbook of Terms and Methods. It is a suitable complement to any standard hermeneutics textbook.
Download or read book The Essential Bible Handbook written by Thomas M. Santa and published by Essential (Liguori). This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest entry in the bestselling "Essential Handbook" series is intended to help readers understand the place of the Bible in Catholic tradition, the history of how the Bible developed, and its use in prayer. Also included are such helpful aids as a suggested plan for reading the Bible and a chart of New Testament parables.
Download or read book The Essential Bible Companion written by John H. Walton and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At your fingertips: the most vital information you need for reading and truly understanding the Bible. The Essential Bible Companion is a unique, easy-to-use reference guide that gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible, book by book. Developed by two world-class Bible scholars and the creator of The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, this compact reference tool visually lays out the key details for each book of the Bible, including: Essential background information, such as the underlying purpose, the key terms and concepts, and the key teachings about God in that book. An easy-to-reference timeline of the book with callouts for notable events. Important people to know. Key verses, maps, and historical introductions. Between the brief introductions you might find in a study Bible and the overwhelming amount of detail in an exhaustive reference handbook or commentary, The Essential Bible Companion strikes the perfect balance of manageable information that doesn't distract or detract from Scripture itself. This richly informative volume will assist you on your journey toward a well-grounded biblical faith.
Download or read book The Essential Scriptures written by Kevin D Zuber and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which Bible verses support that doctrine? All good theology is grounded in the Word of God. Yet sometimes it’s hard to keep track of which scriptures support certain doctrines. That’s where The Essential Scriptures comes in. With an easy-to-use handbook format, this reference work moves through the main headings of systematic theology, offering full quotations of the biblical verses that undergird various doctrines. No more jumping back and forth between multiple sources. The Essential Scriptures puts it all in one place, providing not only the biblical support but also a learned exposition of how those passages serve as the basis for the doctrine under discussion. Drawing from the literal and trustworthy New American Standard Bible, scholar and theologian Kevin Zuber gives you the biblical underpinnings for every doctrine, organized around the primary headings of systematic theology: Prolegomena Bibliology Theology Proper Christology Pneumatology Anthropology and Hamartiology Soteriology Angelology Ecclesiology Eschatology Every pastor, scholar, student, and lover of theology needs this book in their library. The Essential Scriptures will be a classic that generations of theologians turn to again and again.
Download or read book The Bible Study Handbook written by Lindsay Olesberg and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are Bibles literally all over the place. You can find them in the drawer of the end table in your hotel room, under the pews at your local church, on the shelves of your local library or bookstore, posted in full and in multiple versions on any number of websites. You can find them in every corner of the earth, even (if you look carefully enough) in places where they're forbidden. So there's no trouble getting hold of a Bible. But once you have one in your hands . . . now what? The Scriptures tell us that the Word of God is living and active; what happens to us as we interact with it? In The Bible Study Handbook Lindsay Olesberg lays a foundation for why we read the Bible, what attitudes and expectations are most helpful as we enter into serious Bible study, and what methods and practices yield the most fruit. From foundational insights to best practices and hands-on exercises, you will find everything you need in this book to cultivate your curiosity, hone your attention and mine the applicabilities of whatever passage you find yourself in. And you'll be reminded of the insights, encouragement and even transformation waiting for people who commit to studying the Scriptures well together. A comprehensive guide for Bible students of every level of experience and spiritual maturity.
Download or read book The Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times written by Moisés Silva and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the customs of religious life to common domestic and social practices, The Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times is your quick and reliable guide to the cultural backgrounds that formed the backdrop of biblical writings. Unlike many similar works, this Bible companion is organized thematically, making it easier to scan over broad subjects at one go. Topics include: The family—describes what the Bible says about children and childbirth, education, the different roles performed by men and women; as well as topics like sex, marriage, divorce, old age, death, and burial. The household—from house architecture and furniture to topics of everyday survival, such as food and its preparation, water access, and how illnesses were handled. Work life—discusses major Old Testament occupations and trades, from livestock and woodworking to commerce. Social life—includes explanations of population, the calendar, economics, crafts, travel and trade, dress, and music. Government—how different aspects of governance were handled in towns, larger cities, and the state, including the roles of the king, elders, and officials. Israel's religious life—from the use of high places and altars, to the importance of the tabernacle and the temple, to the role of priests and Levites. Between the brief introductions you might find in a study Bible and the overwhelming amount of detail in an exhaustive reference handbook, Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times strikes the perfect balance of manageable information, giving any student of Scripture the keys to unlock commonly misunderstood passages as well as deepen your appreciation of even the most familiar Bible stories.
Download or read book Ryken s Bible Handbook written by Leland Ryken and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three authors help shed light on understanding the Bible, not just as the inspired work of God, but also looking at the different genres that make up the Bible's books--poetry, historical narrative, wisdom literature, story, parables, and more.
Download or read book Concordia s Complete Bible Handbook for Students written by Edward Engelbrecht and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Presents a survey of all 66 biblical books and the time between the testaments. Arranged by the major collections of biblical literature and ordered by biblical books" --P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms written by Brian L. Webster and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms provides fundamental information regarding the meaning, background, context, and application of the Psalms. In addition to practical application, numerous charts are included that provide information about the various types of psalms (messianic, prophetic, etc.) along with a quick reference list of psalms that lend themselves to being used for worship or personal meditation or as a basis for praying the Scriptures. Through the use of full-color visual images, the message and world of the Psalms are brought to life in a way never before presented, making this book not only an excellent resource for understanding the Psalms, but a wonderful gift as well. The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms is a must-have for students of the Bible, pastors, and anyone who desires to possess a unique reference guide to these ancient works of poetry and worship.
Download or read book What the Bible Really Tells Us written by T. J. Wray and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the general public and undergraduates with an introductory level text in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament.
Download or read book Unger s Bible Handbook written by Merrill F. Unger and published by . This book was released on 1988-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook contains a wealth of charts, maps, photographic illustrations, drawings outlines, and indexes. It will prove valuable to students, ministers, teacher, writers and to every Christian layman.
Download or read book Baker s Handbook of Bible Lists written by Andrew E. Hill and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baker's Handbook of Bible Lists supplements standard Bible reference tools, offering speedy access to basic information without the wordiness of a Bible dictionary or encyclopedia.
Download or read book A Bible Handbook on Slander and Gossip written by Robert A. Morey and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is essential reading for all in Christian leadership today. Slander and gossip are condemned in Scripture more than any other sins. Dr. Morey has written the definitive biblical study of these two sins. "This book is essential reading for all in Christian leadership today. Slanderers and gossipmongers use the internet to rape the Bride of Christ and to drag the name of Jesus through the mud! May God use this powerful book to rebuke these evil doers!" Bishop Colin P. Akridge "Dr. Morey's handbook is full of practical and valuable counsel on recognizing and responding (or not responding) to slander: for instance, 21 signs of how to recognize a gossip monger. Last but not least, what makes this little book especially valuable, are all the contemporary illustrations of gossip and slander, along with the application of biblical principles to them. These illustrations are drawn from Dr. Morey's long ministry and vast experience as a pastor and as a counselor of pastors (pastor pastorum) and their parishioners." Dr. George P. Hutchinson, Th.M., D.Phil. Dr. Robert A. Morey, (M.A., D.Min., Ph.D., D.D.), is the Executive Director of Faith Defenders, PO Box 240, Millerstown, PA, 17062. . He has written over forty-five books and was founder and President of CA Biblical University and Seminary.
Download or read book Essential Bible Handbook written by Redemptorist Publications and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book MacArthur s Quick Reference Guide to the Bible written by John F. MacArthur and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2002-01-06 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted pastor/teacher John MacArthur takes you through the key aspects of the Bible in this guide for students. For all 66 books, 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 will be examined.In addition, the guide will include: "Why I Believe the Bible" How to interpret each type of literature Charts, timelines, maps "Where to Find It" index of favorite passages and key Bible events, stories, and teachings Doctrinal studies (concise, with references and brief explanations) Index of people in the Bible Topical Index "How to Study the Bible" article
Download or read book The Essential Catholic Handbook written by Redemptorist Pastoral Publication and published by Redemptorist Pastoral Publicat. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, this new edition includes an index, a current list of holy days of obligation in the United States, the prayer for vocations favored by Pope John Paul II, and a new section on how to prepare for a sick call.
