Computer Software:
Logos. For those who don’t know: an interactive biblical research program, complete with various translations of Scripture, the ability to search passages, grammatical patterns, specific words or topics, either in English or its original language, literary commentary, social commentary, language tools, dictionaries, translation clues and even application references. Currently in use on PCs and finally ready for the Mac.
Books:
Goodness, where to start. Tell you what- I’ll add them as I use them. How’s that? I’m not doing as much intense study as I was as a full-time student, so this will build gradually, but I’ll do what I can. )
Dictionary of Paul and His Letters: Eds Hawthorne, Martin and Reid. One in a series of excellent reference works that are “Dictionaries of.” Of Jesus and the Gospels, of the Pentateuch, you name it. Serve as “compendiums of contemporary biblical scholarship,” surveying different viewpoints on different issues, as well as providing general background information as well as overview definitions on a variety of topics and concepts. Includes a topical index as well as a Scripture index.
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: Records every word in the english bible and gives a listing of where it is found in the Bible & how many times it’s used. It also provides the corresponding Greek or Hebrew word so that you can look up that specific word in the original language and see how else it’s translated in the english version. No matter what your level of study, a concordance like this is super helpful.
The IVP Atlas of Bible History: Paul Lawrence. Excellent resource including maps, pictures and historical data to go with any significant biblical event. Charts, archaeological images and historical quotations help make concrete events such as the life of Moses, taking Canaan, the Exile, the Divided Kingdom, etc.
