Resources
for Biblical Studies
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In what
follows, I have organized links to resources that I consider useful for
biblical studies around 15 broad categories. Click on the category to get to
the submenu.
Read and Search Biblical Texts and
Translations
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Gospel
Communications Network: Search the Bible in more than 20
English translations or 30 languages |
A
selection of nineteenth-century Bible study tools and commentaries |
A
feature of the Christian Classics Ethereal Library,
maintained by Calvin College |
A
collection of biblical texts (translations), public-domain commentaries,
concordances, dictionaries, encyclopedias, historical resources, and lexicons
for Bible study. |
A
conservative Evangelical ministry and educational resource of Sowing Circle, “dedicated to
sowing the Gospel of Jesus Christ” |
A new
translation with substantial documentation of text and
translation issues. Or download the NET Bible in pdf format! |
Other Ancient
Texts and Translations [top]
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The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha
(Northwest Nazarene University site) |
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Biblical Manuscripts and Textual Criticism [top]
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Resources Organized by Biblical Book [top]
(see also the World Wide Study Bible)
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Genesis |
Exodus |
Leviticus |
Numbers |
Deuteronomy |
Joshua |
Judges |
Ruth |
1 Samuel |
2 Samuel |
1 Kings |
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2 Kings |
1 Chronicles |
2 Chronicles |
Ezra |
Nehemiah |
Esther |
Job |
Psalms |
Proverbs |
Ecclesiastes |
Song
of Songs |
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Isaiah |
Jeremiah |
Lamentations |
Ezekiel |
Daniel |
Hosea |
Joel |
Amos |
Obadiah |
Jonah |
Micah |
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Nahum |
Habakkuk |
Zephaniah |
Haggai |
Zechariah |
Malachi |
Matthew |
Mark |
Luke |
John |
Acts |
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Romans |
1 Corinthians |
2 Corinthians |
Galatians |
Ephesians |
Philippians |
Colossians |
1 Thessalonians |
2 Thessalonians |
1 Timothy |
2 Timothy |
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Titus |
Philemon |
Hebrews |
James |
1 Peter |
2 Peter |
1 John |
2 John |
3 John |
Jude |
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The
best all-round Bible study software available; expandable |
An
excellent alternative to Logos with limited secondary materials |
Advanced
Bible study software for the Mac |
Biblical Hebrew
Language Helps [top]
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The Hebrew Bible in Parallel Hebrew
and English (with Hebrew audio) |
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A
great site, with the Hebrew Bible on the left and an English translation on the
right. Click to hear the Hebrew read. |
A
simple web site for learning the Hebrew alphabet |
…
and others! |
By
Duane A. Garrett |
Biblical Greek
Language Helps [top]
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Sermon
Illustrations and Helps [top]
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The
largest library of free mp3 audio sermons on the web;
conservative, Evangelical |
Use
the Yahoo! video search to find and save video clips for use in
preaching and teaching |
A
clearing house for sermon illustrations and especially video clips
for use in sermons |
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The
leading society for the study and preservation of biblical archaeology |
An
educational interactive visual/virtual introduction to archaeology |
A
reconstruction and “reenactment” of first-century village life in Nazareth |
Mark
Goodacre’s NT Gateway guide to maps |
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Hebrew
University’s guide to ongoing excavations of a major city just
four miles from Nazareth (see link to the right) |
Conducts
excavations in Israel and abroad. Long-term projects include Beth Shean,
Caesarea, Dor, Hazor, Sha`ar Hagolan, and Sepphoris |
Wanna
go on a dig? |
An
interactive guide to archaeology and to the archaeology of the Temple Mount
area in Jerusalem; tour a virtual reconstruction model of Herod’s Temple |
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Founded
in 1914, IES organizes excavations, does fund-raising for archaeological
projects, publishes excavation reports, and encourages cooperation among
archaeologists. |
A
wide variety of materials and tools for the study of women and gender
in the ancient world |
The
best source of information on coins from the biblical world |
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Is
it okay for women to be ordained and to serve as pastors?
What does the Bible say? (Loren Johns) |
What
does the Bible say about homosexuality and how should Christians today make
sense of what it says? (Loren Johns) |
What
has the Mennonite Church said about gays and lesbians? (Loren Johns) |
A
compilation of materials by “Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance” |
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A
description and critique by Loren Johns of the movie watched by more people
in the history of film-making than any other |
A
description and critique by Loren Johns of a series of novels ready by many
American Evangelicals imagining the End Times |
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Find Helpful Secondary Literature [top]
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“A
simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature” |
Who
better to consult on how to find the right information than librarians? |
A
guide to bibliographical searches and online bookstores (Loren Johns) |
A
great resource for accessing journals online (for those with academic
subscriptions) |
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The
place to start when doing research. |
An
excellent guide to library resources, including online resources; include
various research guides (not just for AMBS students) |
A
catalog of materials in libraries around the world |
A
collection of online books from many publishers (requires academic
subscription) |
Other Web Search Resources [top]
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The
link points to a Wiki on “Tricks for Searching the Web” |
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Other Educational and Inter-Religious
Resources
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As
the creative constructions of religion professors, syllabi can sometimes
serve as an excellent introduction to a topic and to key resources. |
Common
misspellings, grammatical errors, how to write a book review, how to succeed
in good historical writing (Loren Johns and Theron Schlabach) |
The
oldest and largest international scholarly membership organization in
biblical studies; access to resources is somewhat limited for nonmembers |
A
light-hearted, accessible guide to Jewish education on the Internet |
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Information
about religious traditions around the world, including Buddhism,
Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism/Taoism, Hinduism, Jainism, Judaism, Islam,
Shintoism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, New Religious Movements, and Interfaith
Relations |
A
commercially oriented directory of internet resources for “all major
religions,” though privileging Christianity. Beware the pop-ups and
commercial come-ons. |
A
useful guide to the scholarship of teaching and learning. |
A
remarkable annotated guide to resources for those involved in the
study and practice of religion |
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A
dated introduction to resources useful for understanding the seemingly intractable
Israeli-Palestinian conflict (Loren Johns) |
Resources
and services for interfaith couples and families exploring Jewish life. |
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Guide to Commentaries and Commentary Series [top]
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Other Gateways to Biblical Studies
Resources [top]
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Catholic Resources for Bible,
Liturgy, and More (Felix Just) |
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One
of the best sites around for biblical studies. Be sure to check it out
and become familiar with his organization of the material. |
An
award-winning directory of internet resources on the New Testament.
A great place to start. |
An
excellent collection of biblical and liturgical resources primarily (but
not exclusively) for a Roman Catholic audience |
Another
good gateway to useful resources for biblical studies |
Women, Men, and the Bible [top]
Learning
and Using the English Language
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Copyright © 1998, 2000, 2005, 2008
by Loren L. Johns
Last updated 16 April 2010.
Page created and maintained by Dr. Loren L. Johns, Associate Professor of New Testament, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Send me e-mail.