Sacraments/Bible/Prayer

 

SEAL 1-2Diocese of Eastern Michigan

Ministries Resource Center Directory (A Lending Library)

Subject: Sacraments/Bible/Prayer

Topic: About the Bible

 

Bibles

 

                           The following items are available at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:

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About the Bible

Bible Studies

Teaching the Bible

The Daily Bible – F. LaGard Smith, Harvest House Publishers, Eugene OR;1984

This Bible is organized in chronological order and divided into 365 daily readings. It also includes some commentary and parallel scripture citations as appropriate. It is the NIV translation.

 

Adventures of the Kingdom Builders (NIV) – American Bible Society, New York NY

Gospel of Luke and Acts with study helps for upper el and middle school

 

American Bible Society, New York NY

Bible in Russian Language

New Testament in Japanese

A Few Who Dared to Trust GodBible stories with colorful illustrations for children

 

(Video) The Greatest Story Ever Told - MGM/VA Home

3 hrs, 19 min; fiction, 2 cassettes

       

Student Bible (NIV) – Zondarvan Publishing, Grand Rapids MI

 

The following item(s) are located at St John’s, Midland

(Video) Cotton Patch Gospel

 Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as if in Georgia, USA; lots of music; a new way to view Jesus' life.

 

 

 

 Prayer

 

Baptism

 First Communion/Eucharist Confirmation

Marriage

Burial

 

 

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About the Bible

 

The following items are located at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Bible, 2nd Ed – James S Bell Jr and Stan Campbell, Penguin Group USA; 2003

A complete walk through the Bible with the short “clips”, sidebars, etc typical of other “Idiot’s Guides”; illustrations and maps

 

The Bible’s Authority in Today’s ChurchFrederick Houk Borsch ed, Trinity Press International, Harrisburg PA; 1993

A series of papers presented to the House of Bishops

 

(Video) The Biblical Story - Verna Dozier

A speech to the Minnesota Clergy about the Bible and the “golden thread” that runs through the Bible. Dozier is an energetic and entertaining speaker.

 

Let the Reader Understand – Richard Grein & Mark Sisk; 2002

This paper is a statement of interpretive principles; 4 copies

 

Pocket Bible Guide - Linda Grenz, Doubleday

 

Unlocking the MysteriesSamuel F. Parven and Stephen C. Byrin, Abingdon Press, Concordia MN; 1999

150 of the most frequently asked questions about the book of Revelation

 

A Guide to Pronouncing Biblical Names – T.S.K. Scott-Craig, Morehouse Publishing; 1982

 

Men with a Message - John Stott, (revised by Stephen Motyer) Eerdmans Publishing Co, Grand Rapids MI; 1994

An introduction to each of the writers in the New Testament (epistles as well as gospels), and a brief introduction to their writings; includes many photographs

 

Understanding the BibleJohn Stott, Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids MI; 1984, 1999

A look at the purpose, message, authority, & interpretation, as well as the story of the Bible, by the noted Anglican scholar

 

 

 

The following items are available at St John’s, Midland:

The Bible Alive - John D. Clare and Henry Wansbrough, Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids, MI

An illustrated guide to the life and times of the Bible

 

How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth - Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids MI

 Describes different kinds of writing in the Bible and how it helps interpret the Bible

How to Read the Bible Book by Book - Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids MI

 Overview and explanation of each book of the Bible

     

Pocket Bible Guide - Linda Grenz, Doubleday

 

What the Bible is All About-Quick Reference Edition - Henrietta Mears, Regal Books

A book by book explanation of the Bible

 

 

 

 

For more information or to borrow a particular item, contact Marnie Bash,

Coordinator, Ministries Resource Center: mpbash@ameritech.net or 989-839-9364.

If you are a member of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan, you may contact directly the listed church or person,

or, for items found at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw, contact Marnie Bash as listed above.