Recommended Academic Bible Study Tools

General Theology Reference

1. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series) - Hardcover
2. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series) - Hardcover
3. The Bible Story Handbook: A Resource for Teaching 175 Stories from the Bible - Paperback

Literary Reference

1. Literary Study of the Bible: An Introduction by Christopher Hodgkins - Hardcover
2. Typology - Understanding the Bible's Promise-Shaped Patterns: How Old Testament Expectations are Fulfilled in Christ - Hardcover

Cultural Reference

1. IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament - Hardcover
2. IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament - Hardcover
3. An Illustrated Reference to Manners & Customs of the Bible - Hardcover
4. The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands: Uncovering Biblical Sites of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean World by Titus Kennedy - Hardcover

Topical Bibles

1. Nelsons Topical Bible Index - Large Print - Hardcover
2. NIV Nave’s Topical Bible - Paperback
3. Where to Find it in the Bible - Paperback

Cross-Reference

The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Hardcover