Grasping god's word
Historical Context
| Full Book: Biblical Manners and Customs |
| Recommended Commentaries for Every book of the Bible |
Links to free online resources for studying historical context
The Whole Collection
http://www.biblestudytools.com/library/
Brief Introductions to the Background for Each Bible Book
http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/jamieson-fausset-brown/
Bible Dictionaries
Bible dictionaries are one of the most practical and useful theological reference books available. The combination of definitions and proper names for Biblical words with online verse reference, allows users to define and analyze Scripture. Discover the meaning of words and study them in context to the theological concepts of that specific verse or passage. Many word searches also include the original Greek and Hebrew word with meaning. Popular dictionaries of the Bible include Baker’s Evangelical, Easton’s, and Smiths – named after their well-known theological authors.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/
Bible Encyclopedias
Bible encyclopedias contain articles and definitions to thousands of words and terms used in Scripture. Entries include full historical references such as date, religious environment, family life, customs, language, and literature. All encyclopedia terms are cross-referenced and linked to the verses where they are found to help understand the full meaning of the word in context to its use in specific verses of the Bible. These online articles, provided by well-known and respected Christian leaders, have been written to help those seeking a greater knowledge of Biblical characters, events and places.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/encyclopedias/
Commentaries
Written by well-known and popular theologians, Bible commentaries aid in the study of Scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of Biblical text. Whether you are just beginning to read Scripture or have been studying the Bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the Gospel. Verse by verse exposition of the New and Old Testament can be found in commentary written by some of the greatest Christian church leaders including John Calvin, Matthew Henry, Charles Spurgeon, andC.I. Scofield.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/
Concordances and Topical Bibles
A Bible concordance is an alphabetical listings of words and phrases found in the Holy Bible and shows where the terms occur throughout all books of Scripture. With cross-references for verses, concordances make it easy to understand the meaning of terms and the context in which those words are used. Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance is the most widely known and popular and includes Greek and Hebrew dictionaries for a better understanding of the original meaning. Additional concordances such as Naves Topical and Torreys Topical are valuable Bible study resources.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/concordances/
Cross References
Very nice tool. Includes many insightful cross references to help you connect any verse to other verses that talk about the same topic. For generations, the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge has been an enduring cross-reference resource for Bible students worldwide. This highly respected and nearly exhaustive compilation of cross-references was developed by R.A. Torrey from references in the Rev. Thomas Scott's Commentary and the Comprehensive Bible. With nearly 500,000 cross-references it is the most thorough source available.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/concordances/treasury-of-scripture-knowledge/
Bible Maps and Atlas
http://www.preceptaustin.org/bible_maps.htm
http://gregoryblvdcoc.org/Bible%20Maps/Bible%20Atlas%20Online%20by%20Access%20Foundation.htm
The Whole Collection
http://www.biblestudytools.com/library/
Brief Introductions to the Background for Each Bible Book
http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/jamieson-fausset-brown/
Bible Dictionaries
Bible dictionaries are one of the most practical and useful theological reference books available. The combination of definitions and proper names for Biblical words with online verse reference, allows users to define and analyze Scripture. Discover the meaning of words and study them in context to the theological concepts of that specific verse or passage. Many word searches also include the original Greek and Hebrew word with meaning. Popular dictionaries of the Bible include Baker’s Evangelical, Easton’s, and Smiths – named after their well-known theological authors.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/
Bible Encyclopedias
Bible encyclopedias contain articles and definitions to thousands of words and terms used in Scripture. Entries include full historical references such as date, religious environment, family life, customs, language, and literature. All encyclopedia terms are cross-referenced and linked to the verses where they are found to help understand the full meaning of the word in context to its use in specific verses of the Bible. These online articles, provided by well-known and respected Christian leaders, have been written to help those seeking a greater knowledge of Biblical characters, events and places.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/encyclopedias/
Commentaries
Written by well-known and popular theologians, Bible commentaries aid in the study of Scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of Biblical text. Whether you are just beginning to read Scripture or have been studying the Bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the Gospel. Verse by verse exposition of the New and Old Testament can be found in commentary written by some of the greatest Christian church leaders including John Calvin, Matthew Henry, Charles Spurgeon, andC.I. Scofield.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/
Concordances and Topical Bibles
A Bible concordance is an alphabetical listings of words and phrases found in the Holy Bible and shows where the terms occur throughout all books of Scripture. With cross-references for verses, concordances make it easy to understand the meaning of terms and the context in which those words are used. Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance is the most widely known and popular and includes Greek and Hebrew dictionaries for a better understanding of the original meaning. Additional concordances such as Naves Topical and Torreys Topical are valuable Bible study resources.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/concordances/
Cross References
Very nice tool. Includes many insightful cross references to help you connect any verse to other verses that talk about the same topic. For generations, the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge has been an enduring cross-reference resource for Bible students worldwide. This highly respected and nearly exhaustive compilation of cross-references was developed by R.A. Torrey from references in the Rev. Thomas Scott's Commentary and the Comprehensive Bible. With nearly 500,000 cross-references it is the most thorough source available.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/concordances/treasury-of-scripture-knowledge/
Bible Maps and Atlas
http://www.preceptaustin.org/bible_maps.htm
http://gregoryblvdcoc.org/Bible%20Maps/Bible%20Atlas%20Online%20by%20Access%20Foundation.htm
