LibGuides: THL 125: Introduction to the Bible: Find Sources

For Your Signature Assignment

Use the resources on this page for your THL 125 Signature Assignment. This page contains a number of library ebooks that will help you learn more about your chosen Bible passage. Within these books, you can

Browse the table of contents and select a specific chapter or verse
Search for a person, place, or passage

If you need help navigating these resources, ask a librarian!

Look Up Bible Passages in Study Bibles

Study Bibles contain notes with many of the verses. These notes provide context, reflections, and additional information. Many study Bibles also contain short essays on key Bible figures, events, and places. The following list of ebooks are all study Bibles you can use for your assignments.

If you need help finding a passage or navigating an ebook, ask a librarian and we'll be happy to help!

ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible: Christ in All of Scripture, Grace for All of Life
ISBN: 1433568888
Publication Date: 2019-04-02
The ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible is designed to help readers see Christ in all of Scripture, and grace for all of life. It features book introductions, gospel-centered study notes, and a series of all-new articles--written by a team of over 50 pastors and scholars.
ESV Study Bible
ISBN: 1433518872
Publication Date: 2008-10-15
The ESV Study Bible features more than 2,750 pages of extensive, accessible Bible resources, including completely new notes, full-color maps, illustrations, charts, timelines, and articles created by an outstanding team of 93 evangelical Christian scholars and teachers.
NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
ISBN: 0310431670
Publication Date: 2016-08-23
Every page of this NIV Bible is packed with expert insight into the customs, culture, and literature of biblical times. Key Old Testament (Hebrew) and New Testament terms are explained and expanded upon in two helpful reference features. Over 300 in-depth articles on key contextual topics, 375 full-color photos, illustrations, and images from around the world, dozens of charts, maps, and diagrams in vivid color, and words of Jesus in red.

Look Up Bible Passages in Bible Commentaries and Dictionaries

Bible commentaries and dictionaries are books that have additional information about scripture. They don't contain the actual Biblical texts. Instead, you can look up verses, phrases, people, places, etc., to get more information on your chosen Bible passage.

If you need help navigating the following ebooks, ask a librarian, and we'll be happy to help!

The Oxford Bible Commentary
ISBN: 9780191567254
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
The Oxford Bible Commentary is an ecumenical verse-by-verse commentary on the whole Bible. It is written by a team of internationally respected biblical scholars.
Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible
ISBN: 9781467460460
Publication Date: 2019-02-28
The Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly yet clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the Bible. The Dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomena.