A useful annotated manual for New Testament research, from a conservative
perspective. Sections include Jewish background resources, rabbinical material,
Graeco-Roman studies, and New Testament chronology. Chapters entitled, "Tips
for Bibliographical Research," and "Tips for New Testament Backgrounds
Research" are especially helpful. Name and title indexes.

This is an outstanding selective guide compiled by the seminary faculty, listing
commentaries for each book of the Bible. Includes sections on Christian education,
Church history, missions and evangelism, pastoral counseling, philosophy of
religion, and systematic and practical theology. Name index.

For the college and seminary student, this guide introduces basic research
methodology focusing on general reference works, books, journal article research,
and unpublished materials. Includes sample pages of standard works and
assignments for further study.

This comprehensive multivolume set is an excellent annotated introduction
to biblical, theological, and ministerial resources for the conservative student or
pastor. Lists commentaries in biblical order and other topics such as doctrinal and
pastoral theology, counseling, Christian family, and missions. An opening section
gives advice on setting up a personal library. Author, title, and subject indexes for
each volume.

Though dated, this is a significant extensive listing of separately published
academic and international bibliographies covering a wide range of subjects, foreign
Bible versions, church history, world religions, Roman Catholic Church, missions,
and biography. Briefly annotated, with some library holding codes. Author and
title index.

For the seminary student, this manual introduces Bible study resources
focusing especially on evangelical Wesleyan scholarship. Sections include
bibliography, periodicals, grammars, lexicons, intertestamental works, apocryphal
resources, and commentaries in biblical order. Recommended titles are marked
with an asterisk. Author index.

An annotated resource guide listing 540 library reference resources. Has
sections on bibliography, Old Testament, New Testament, systematic theology,
church history, denominational resources, biography, and missions. Author and
title index.

A useful survey of resources for the evangelical student, pastor, and
layperson including topics such as Christian living, the Bible, church history,
ethics, missions and evangelism, world religions, and Christian liberal arts.
Briefly annotated with helpful introductory essays. Lists favorite books of
well-known church leaders. Author index.

For the evangelical pastor and church leader, this annotated introductory
guide includes sections on the Bible, commentaries, doctrinal theology, pastoral
theology, missions, evangelism, and comparative religions. Author index.

This handy manual includes over three hundred conservative resources,
commentaries, biographical works, study guides, handbooks, and topical resources
for a minister’s library, all published by Kregel. Endorsement excerpts from
C. H. Spurgeon, Warren Wiersbe, Cyril Barber, David Brookman, Wilber Smith,
and others are listed for each title. Author and subject indexes.

Opening chapters of this unique manual examine the development, variety, and
use of English Bible versions. Subsequent chapters focus on biblical research tools,
Bible study course materials for adults, children, and youth, and resources for
studying the influence of the Bible in the arts.

This useful annotated guide lists basic Bible study materials and resources for
Bible biography, life of Christ, poetry, and commentaries. Chapter 34, "The
Pastor’s Five-foot Bookshelf," recommends twenty-nine essential resources for a
pastor’s library.

Recently revised and expanded, this outstanding classic examines every aspect
of biblical research, Old Testament resources, lexicons, Bible versions, Judaica,
the Dead Sea Scrolls, and commentaries. Includes extensive background material
and useful practical advice for the biblical exegete. Subject and name indexes.

A brief annotated listing of 190 basic resources for a church library, with an
interdenominational slant. Recommended titles are marked with an asterisk.
Topics include Bible study, Christian faith and doctrine, devotional classics,
Christian education, church history, marriage and family, psychology, biography,
and children’s books.

An annotated guide with a Roman Catholic perspective for the beginning
student. Includes sections on biblical texts, ancient versions, periodicals, lexica,
grammars, commentaries, literature of the intertestamental period, Gnosticism,
history, and hermeneutics. Author index.

A brief yet comprehensive survey of carefully selected New Testament research
materials for the beginner. Subject areas include periodicals, textual criticism,
Greek lexica, archaeology, papyrology, the Targums, the Septuagint,
intertestamental period, and early Christian and Gnostic literature.

A selective annotated list of reference sources, atlases, bibliographies,
concordances, encyclopedias, directories, handbooks, and indexes. Includes a
four page list of publishers and an author/title index.

A brief bibliographical essay covering introductory works, exegesis, and
theology. Discusses each Old Testament book, recommending commentaries and
research materials.

These three volumes comprise an extensive listing of basic and specialized
resource materials for biblical study, church history, theology, and practical
ministry, carefully and generously annotated. Interdenominational and
international in perspective. Author, title, and subject indexes for each volume are
especially helpful.

An outstanding presentation of New Testament research materials for the
beginner. Lists resources with categories such as "The Best," "The Rest," and
"Best Buys." Introductory surveys for each resource section are especially helpful.
Includes a chapter on advice for book purchasing, a name index, and a "Quick
Reference Chart" for identifying all referenced resources.

Focuses on research methodology such as choosing and narrowing a topic,
evaluating books, using the library catalog, and using other libraries. Includes a
list of basic reference sources and a ten-point outline for research strategy. Title
index.

An outstanding annotated guide to over eight hundred reference resources
for the theology student. Part I covers general reference materials including a
section entitled, "Computer-assisted Research in Theology," which is especially
interesting. Part II lists works dealing with the "subfields" of theology, biblical
studies, church history, systematic theology, ethics, philosophy of religion,
practical theology, pastoral counseling, missions, Christian education, and worship.
Author/title index.

For the beginning student, this annotated manual focuses on resources for Old
and New Testament exegesis covering the areas of texts and versions, grammars,
lexica, dictionaries, concordances, and periodicals. Author/title index.

An extensive guide to information sources in religious studies, world religion,
Christianity, Christian historical studies, and Christian denominations, from an
interdenominational viewpoint. Of particular interest is the chapter, "Issues in
Christian Studies," which lists resources for the arts, the Bible, ethics, ministry,
theology, and worship. Each section lists significant organizations, professional
associations, research centers, and archival collections. Title, author, organization,
and subject indexes.

Intended as a selection guide for theological college and seminary libraries
in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this is an extensive list of over 5,400 academic
international titles. Subject areas include Bible, Old Testament apocrypha,
Hellenistic Judaism, theology, church history, ethics, pastoral theology, practical
theology, and world religions. Briefly annotated, with an author index.

For the seminary student, this annotated guide is divided into two
parts. Part I lists over one hundred basic reference sources, bibliographies,
encyclopedias, indexes, directories, yearbooks, concordances, lexicons, and atlases.
Part II lists supplementary resources for further research. Author/title index.

A selective and briefly annotated guide to resources for New Testament
exegesis. Sections include: Greek language lexicons, grammars, concordances,
New Testament texts, and commentaries. Author index.

A specialized, practical introduction to Bible study research materials for the
pastor or student, from a conservative viewpoint. Includes special topics such as
the birth of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and a classification of New Testament
passages on the Holy Spirit. Author/title/subject index.

This useful manual lists over one thousand titles covering a variety of ministry
resource applications, from a conservative evangelical viewpoint. Sections include
general reference, church music, religious education, counseling, theology,
commentaries, ethics, missions, and preaching.

A classic manual comprised of two lectures and an annotated catalogue of Bible
commentaries for pastors and students. The catalogue is arranged in biblical order
with recommended works typeset in larger, bold-faced print. The two lectures, "A
Chat about Commentaries," and "On Commenting," are stimulating and provide a
fitting introduction to the bibliography. Includes a complete textual index to C. H.
Spurgeon’s sermons.

An excellent selective guide, briefly annotated, listing over one thousand
commentaries, from a conservative and pastoral viewpoint. Helpful introductory
chapters define and characterize various types of commentaries. Chapter 6, "The
Very Best Commentaries," is especially useful for selecting a personal library.

A comprehensive, annotated manual that introduces basic research materials for
a wide range of interests, Bible, history, theology, ethics, practical ministry
United States church history, world Christianity, media, and Christian education.

This scholarly guide is intended as a listing of standard works for a seminary
library. Subject areas include biography, Bible texts and versions, biblical
theology, Christian literature, church history, missions, worship, Christian
education, world religions, psychology, art, music, ancient languages, and general
literature.

Though dated, this is a useful annotated manual listing conservative resources
for a variety of ministry resource needs. Sections include Bible, theology, church
history, apologetics, missions, Christian life, pastoral theology, Christian
education, homiletics, and biblical languages.

A brief, straightforward guide to basic Bible research materials for pastors and
students, from a conservative viewpoint. Especially worthwhile for its practical
introductory material and carefully selected resources covering bibliography, the
Old Testament, New Testament, and Bible personalities. Author index.

Especially useful for research in world religions, this manual is part of a series,
"Sources of Information in the Humanities," published by the American Library
Association. Part I is an introductory survey focusing on history, religious
traditions, and ethics. Part II is an annotated list of major reference works
including sections on general works, mysticism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam,
Judaism, and Shinto. Author/title and subject indexes.

                                                                                                                                    R. Sivigny
                                                                                                                                    1998