Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
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Subject:
Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Topic:
About the Bible
Bibles
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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. A Few Who Dared to Trust God –Bible stories with colorful illustrations
for children Student
Bible (NIV) – Zondarvan Publishing, Grand Rapids MI About the Bible
The Life of
Jesus for Today, Ronald J. Allen, Westminster/John Knox Press, Louisville KY; 2008 Allen examines the world Jesus lived in and
emphasizes that Jesus was a Jew of his time. He then looks at the various
parts of Jesus life and death focusing on some of the new understandings of
the culture and understandings about the literary focus of each gospel. He
works with Jesus’ life through the synoptic gospels and then reviews it in
light of John’s Gospel. His final chapter focuses on how we can understand
Jesus’ life and teachings today. Each chapter closes with a series of
discussion questions, and there is a very short bibliography at the end. Barclay’s
Guide to the New Testament, William Barclay, Westminster/John Knox,
Louisville KY; 2008 Although this particular book is new in
2008, the material has been drawn from Barclay’s work in the daily study
series. It gives an introduction to each of the books of the New Testament
and explains the contents and focus of the book. It is a helpful introduction
for someone who is new to Bible study. There are both a scripture index and a
subject index. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Bible, 2nd
Ed – J. S Bell Jr & S. Campbell, Penguin
Group; 2003 A complete walk
through the Bible with the short “clips”, sidebars, etc typical of other
“Idiot’s Guides”; illustrations and maps The Bible Alive
- by Stanley Birnbaum, Winston Press, San Francisco CA A variety of
creative ways to get elementary education students and youth using the Bible The Bible’s Authority in Today’s Church – Frederick H
Borsch ed, Trinity Press International; 1993 A series of papers presented to the House
of Bishops The
New Jerome Biblical Commentary – Raymond E. Brown, ed, Prentice Hall;
1990 A complete commentary of the Bible from
the Roman Catholic Church; what we call the apocryphal books are located
within the commentary on the Old Testament.
Interpreting
the Truth – L. William Countryman, Trinity Press, Harrisburg PA; 2003 A
discussion of how the study of the Bible needs to be done in community for
best understanding The
Mystical Way in the Fourth Gospel – L. William Countryman, Trinity Press,
Harrisburg PA; 1994 In Dialogue with Scripture, 4th
Edition – Linda Grenz ed, Church Publishing, Harrisburg PA; 1998 A variety of interesting and exciting ways
to interact with Scripture, includes background information for small group
work, large annotated resource section; 3 copies Pocket Bible Guide - Linda Grenz, Doubleday Opening
the Bible with Children – Patricia Griggs, Abingdon Press, Nashville TN;
1986 Griggs explains effective ways to prepare children
to receive a Bible from their church; she then goes on to give many ideas of
ways to get the children to use the Bible. Instructions and samples as well
as plans are included for the teacher to recreate her ideas. The suggestions
all indicate the appropriate age of the children/youth who would use the
suggestion. New The Illustrated Bible Handbook – George W.
Knight, Barbour Publishing, Uhrichsville OH; 2008 A book by book summary of the Bible with
over 100 illustrations, maps, and explanations of Biblical customs; also and
extensive index. Note: small print The
Interpreter’s One-Volume Commentary on the Bible – Charles M
Laymon, ed; Abingdon; 1971 A scholarly and
usable commentary on the complete Bible, including the Apocrypha Teaching the Bible Creatively – Bill McNabb and
Steven Mabry, Group Publishing, Loveland CO Discusses a variety of ways to teach youth
about the Bible; includes both ideas for teaching and principles about
teaching. Bore No More – Mike and Amy
Nappa, Group Publishing, Loveland CO Focuses on helping sermons have greater
Biblical teaching and impact; includes 70 creative ideas, suggestions for use Unlocking the Mysteries – Samuel F. Parven
& 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:Stephen Motyer) Eerdmans Publishing, 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 Bible – John Stott,
Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids MI; 1984, 1999 A look at the purpose, message, authority,
& interpretation, as well as the story of, the Bible See Also: Anglican-Episcopal
Church/Episcopal Theology Storytelling:
Imagination and Faith – William J. Bausch, TwentyThird Publications,
Mystic CT; 1984 This fascinating book talks about storytelling and why we need to tell
stories to help us understand life; the author then looks at the various
parts of the Bible and shows how practice of storytelling can change the way
we understand the stories of the Bible. It is a very helpful look at the
Bible and how we respond to it. The final chapters talk about how we tell
“our” stories in relationship to the stories of the Bible. The book itself is
full of stories in each chapter and section; it is thoroughly delightful to
read. The
following items are available at St John’s, Midland: Introducing the Bible - William Barclay,
Abingdon Press, Nashville TN 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 & Douglas Stuart,
Zondervan, 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, Grand Rapids MI Overview and explanation of
each book of the Bible
The Youth Worker Encyclopedia of Bible
Teaching Ideas – Group Publishing,
Loveland CO The Youth Worker’s Encyclopedia of Bible
Teaching Ideas for the New Testament – Group Goes through the NT book by book with
games, skits, prayers, devotions, etc. creative ways to get the youth into
the Bible What the Bible is All About-Quick Reference Edition - Henrietta Mears,
Regal Books A book by book explanation of the Bible |
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information or to borrow a particular item, contact Marnie Bash,
Coordinator,