Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Bible Reference books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
1. Nelson’s Quick Reference Chapter-by-Chapter Bible Commentary: Nelson’s Quick Reference Series (1994)
End the frustration of being unable to locate a Scripture, find a biblical word definition, or get a historical fact when you need it. Within this time-saving and convenient Bible commentary, acclaimed Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe takes you through each book of the Bible, chapter by chapter, and makes it easy to: “When we read the Bible devotionally, we focus on the spiritual essentials, not the historical or geographical accidentals. God has often encouraged me from the first chapter of Joshua, but that doesn’t mean that I can walk into the Jordan…
2. The Complete Guide to the Bible (2007)
For anyone who who wants to better understand the Bible Interesting to read and easy to consult, The Complete Guide to the Bible is a reliable, jargon-free handbook for average people who want to better understand the entire Bible. Captivating writing along with beautifully designed and illustrated pages entice readers into the book and keep them lingering throughout its 512 pages. INSIDE: Whether you're casually leafing through pages or systematically pursuing a study of the entire Bible, you'll find The Complete Guide to the Bible lively, informative and uplifting. This latest project from…
3. ESV Omega Thinline Reference Bible (Goatskin, Black) (2018)
In honor of its 80th anniversary, Crossway is reintroducing the ESV Omega Thinline Reference Biblean elegant, high-quality edition that will last a lifetime. #164,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1855 in Christian Bibles (Books) #25036 in Textbooks Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
4. Dake’s Annotated Reference Bible-NKJV (2013)
New King James Version New layout with 2 columns for NKJV text and 3 columns for study notes New Full-color maps Complete Concordance Updated commentary notes to reflect the modern language of the NKJV Symbols marking prophetic passages Symbols marking promises, commands and messages from God Bible character studies Summaries of each book of the Old and New Testaments Greek and Hebrew word studies 9 point type for NKJV 7 point type for commentary notes Bible dictionary Handbook of Bible topics Words of Christ in red Complete Bible outlines Plan of the Ages Chart 7.5″ X 9.5″…
5. ESV Single Column Journaling Bible (TruTone, Chestnut, Leaves Design) (2014)
The ESV Single Column Journaling Bible is laid out in an easy-to-follow, single-column format with ruled lines in the extra-wide margins allowing readers to capture notes, prayers, or personal reflections alongside the text. #11,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #144 in Christian Bibles (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
6. ESV Wide Margin Reference Bible (TruTone, Brown) (2014)
The ESV Wide Margin Reference Bible is perfect for those who interact closely with the Bible text. It features generous, 1-inch margins on either side of the text, providing plenty of room for writing. #106,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1289 in Christian Bibles (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
7. ESV Reference Bible (TruTone, Coffee) (2015)
The ESV Reference Bibles balance of helpful reference features and convenient size make it an ideal Bible for everyday useat home, at church, at school, and on the road. #469,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3989 in Christian Bibles (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
8. ESV Verse-by-Verse Reference Bible (Black) (2015)
The ESV Verse-by-Verse Reference Bible contains the full ESV Bible text in a double-column format, each verse on its own line with bolded and indented verses and cross-references in the bottom corner of the page. #424,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3746 in Christian Bibles (Books) #70451 in Textbooks Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
9. Books of the Bible At-a-Glance: One-Page Reference Sheets for the 66 Books of the Bible (2018)
The Bible can be overwhelming.There are 66 books, written by over 40 different authors.It’s easy to see how children (& adults!) get confused when studying the different characters, stories, and teachings of the Bible…Imagine picking up one of Shakespeare’s books and trying to read page 200, then page 10, then page 150… It wouldn’t make any sense!Yet, this is what we do with the Bible! We hop around and go “out of order”.Abraham one day, David the next, and Jesus the following week. It can seem like these men all walked side-by-side, but in fact they lived 1,000 years apart!The two things missing from most Bible lessons are PLACEMENT &…
10. The Qur’an – with References to the Bible: A Contemporary Understanding (2016)
Drs. Kaskas’ and Hungerford’s underlying motivation for the translation and inclusion of the extensive footnotes are not intended to promote a particular school of Islam or Christian apologetics. These exist in abundance. Their goal is to build bridges of better understanding, undermine radicalism and enlighten ignorance. This powerful instrument offers Muslims and Christians a fresh insight on the “straight path” to reconciling with God and man; sorely needed and missing from other translations. #538,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #203 in Quran…
11. ESV Thinline Reference Bible (TruTone, Brown/Cordovan, Portfolio Design) (2018)
The ESV Thinline Reference Bible features the same trim size and type size of the ESV Thinline Bible as well as more than 80,000 cross-referencesmaking it a helpful and portable resource for students of Gods Word. #661,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5121 in Christian Bibles (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
12. Revelation and Authority: Sinai in Jewish Scripture and Tradition (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library) (2018)
At once a study of biblical theology and modern Jewish thought, this volume describes a “participatory theory of revelation” as it addresses the ways biblical authors and contemporary theologians alike understand the process of revelation and hence the authority of the law. Benjamin Sommer maintains that the Pentateuch’s authors intend not only to convey God’s will but to express Israel’s interpretation of and response to that divine will. Thus Sommer’s close readings of biblical texts bolster liberal theologies of modern Judaism, especially those of Abraham Joshua Heschel and…
13. ESV Study Bible, Personal Size (TruTone, Saddle, Ornament Design) (2014)
The ESV Study Bible, Personal Size retains all of the internationally best-selling originals 20,000 helpful study notes, 240 full-color maps and illustrations, charts, timelines, and introductions into a smaller size for easier transport. #28,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #382 in Christian Bibles (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
Best Bible Reference Books That Will Hook You
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Philo of Alexandria: An Intellectual Biography
Author(s): Maren R. Niehoff
Publisher: Yale University Press, Year: 2018, Size: 991 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2184661
How Old Is the Hebrew Bible? A Linguistic, Textual, and Historical Study
Author(s): Ronald Hendel; Jan Joosten
Publisher: Yale University Press, Year: 2018, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2319071
Ultimate Papercraft Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques
Author(s): Marie Clayton
Publisher: Collins & Brown, Year: 2017, Size: 103 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2335881
Shooter's Bible, 108th Edition: The World?s Bestselling Firearms Reference
Author(s): Jay Cassell
Publisher: Skyhorse, Year: 2016, Size: 97 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2487086
Ultimate Knitting Bible: A Complete Reference Guide with step-by-step techniques
Author(s): Sharon Brant
Publisher: Pavilion Books, Year: 2016, Size: 118 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2493762
Fisherman's bible : the world's most comprehensive angling reference
Author(s): Cassell, Jay
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing,Perseus Books, LLC, Year: 2015, Size: 51 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 1378177
Language and Literacy in Roman Judaea: A Study of the Bar Kokhba Documents
Author(s): Michael Owen Wise
Publisher: Yale University Press, Year: 2015, Size: 5 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1379622
Revelation and Authority: Sinai in Jewish Scripture and Tradition
Author(s): Benjamin D. Sommer
Publisher: Yale University Press, Year: 2015, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1380455
Women's Divination in Biblical Literature: Prophecy, Necromancy, and Other Arts of Knowledge
Author(s): Esther J. Hamori
Publisher: Yale University Press, Year: 2015, Size: 1 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1381767
The Responsive Self: Personal Religion in Biblical Literature of the Neo-Babylonian and Persian Periods
Author(s): Susan Niditch
Publisher: Yale University Press, Year: 2015, Size: 940 Kb, Download: pdf
ID: 1392078
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are really chart-busters according to Chicago Tribune, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.