Holman Reference Collection (11 volumes)

Holman Concise Bible Commentary

• General Editor: David S. Dockery
• 699 pages | 1998

The Holman Concise Bible Commentary, is a straightforward resource using some of today’s leading evangelicals to provide concise, accessible interpretation of the Scriptures. The commentary is designed to add an extra level of depth and authority to your lessons, sermons, and personal devotional time, making it an excellent Bible study tool for the new Christian, Sunday school teachers, and pastors. Overviews, key themes, maps, charts, and sidebars with more in-depth information are included to help the reader place the passage being studied into a larger context.

David Dockery is President of Union University in Jackson, TN. He has published numerous articles and book reviews and is the author or editor of more than twenty-five books, including Interpreting the New Testament. In 2002 he was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Dockery is a consulting editor for Christianity Today. He received a B.A. from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, a Masters from Grace Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Texas Christian University. He holds a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas.

The Teacher’s Bible Commentary

• Editors: H. Franklin Paschall and Herschel H. Hobbs
• 830 pages | 1972

Enlisting contributors who are highly-qualified Bible interpreters and loyal to the Bible as God’s Word, The Teacher’s Bible Commentary is designed to help Sunday school teachers grasp the central meaning of a passage of Scripture. Difficult passages are dealt with in separate sections, giving the reader the option to continue on or to confront the difficulty. Succinct summaries of the central meaning or purpose for each passage of Scripture are given, and attempts are made to demonstrate how to apply particular biblical passages to contemporary situations.

The uniqueness of the commentary is that it has been teacher-tested. The contributors consulted with Sunday school teachers and even secured evaluations of their manuscript from these teachers to provide a commentary that would meet their needs.

H. Franklin Paschall was president of the Southern Baptist Convention and the pastor at the First Baptist Church in Nashville, TN.

Herschel Hobbs also served as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK, from 1949 to 1972 and the vice president of the Baptist World Alliance from 1965 to 1970. A graduate from Samford University, he also received a Master's in Theology and a Ph.D. in New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary. He is the author of My Favorite Illustrations in the Preaching Resources Collection (18 volumes).

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary

• General Editors: Chad Brand, Charles W. Draper, Archie W. England
• 1,717pages | 2003

Revised and expanded, this best-selling study tool features hundreds of color photos and maps, a pronunciation guide, information from archaeological excavations, timelines, extensive cross-referencing, unique scale drawings, major articles on theological topics, a variety of Bible translations, and, of course, exhaustive definitions of people, places, things and events. This dictionary was designed to serve a broad audience, from laypeople, students, ministers, as well as professors and scholars.

Chad Brand received his B.A. from Rockmont College, and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has done graduate studies at the University of Texas in Arlington and the Texas Christian University. He is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Charles Draper is a member of the founding faculty of Boyce College, where he is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. He has served over twenty-five years in the pastorate and is the author of some fifty published works. He holds a B.A. from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a D.Min. from Luther Rice Seminary, and a Ph.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Archie England is the director of Baptist College Partnership and Associate Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi, an M.Div. from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History

• Thomas V. Brisco
• 297 pages | 1998

The Holman Bible Atlas is a visual feast, illuminating the Bible for a whole new generation of students, teachers and laypeople by introducing them to the physical, cultural, and historical settings of the biblical narrative. A 2000 Gold Medallion Winner, the Atlas integrates insights from physical and historical geography, archaeology, ancient historical sources, and the Bible itself. Beginning with the physical geography of the ancient Near East and Palestine, the Atlas clarifies various periods of biblical history by outlining the timeframe from the patriarchs through the Christian era and up to Constantine. Detailed analysis of the economic, cultural and religious practices common in the time periods are provided, and side bar articles discuss some of these issues in a more in-depth manner. Included in The Holman Bible Atlas is a glossary and extensive bibliography.

Thomas Brisco is Dean of the Logsdon School of Theology at Hardin-Simmons University. He previously served as Professor of Religion at Baylor University and Professor of Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a B.A. at Ouachita Baptist University and an M.Div. and Ph.D. at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Brisco specializes in ancient near eastern history and archaeology particularly as these subjects relate to the historical, cultural, and geographical setting of the Bible. His archaeological field experience includes work at Tel Aphek and Tel Batash in Israel.

Holman Bible Handbook

• Editor: David S. Dockery
• 912 pages | 1992

This practical tool brings an understanding of the ancient world together with the timeless message of God's Word. Designed to expand Biblical insights for the modern reader, it features articles, outlines and commentary from leading evangelical scholars. They offer theological teachings and ethical messages from each book of the Bible, along with study questions for further reflection. A special section on historical background and recent findings in Biblical archaeology is included, together with color photos, illustrations, charts and maps.

4000 Questions and Answers on the Bible

• A. Dana Adams
• 160 pages | 1996

For many years 4000 Questions has been a favorite for preachers and teachers. In an easy-to-use question-and-answer format, this classic reference provides Christians with a deeper knowledge of the Bible. The sections included are: a quick guide to learning about the people and stories of the Bible, an explanation of the Bible as the cornerstone of Christianity, a description of how the Bible was written and compiled, a detailed listing of verses that contain the essence of God’s message, and a helpful summary of each Bible book.

Holman Quick Source Guide to Understanding the Bible

• Kendell H. Easley
• 405 pages | 2002

This resource will help you gain a better understanding of the Bible, even if you've been reading it for years. In this clear, complete book-by-book overview of the Bible you will find one-sentence summaries, timelines, key terms, colorful maps and charts, quick-hitting details on who wrote what and why, and so much more. One important feature of the book is Easley's demonstration of how the shadow of Christ is seen in each Old Testament book.

Kendell Easley is director of the Master of Christian Education program at Union University in Germantown, TN, and serves as Professor of Christian Studies. He received a B.A. from John Brown University, an M.Div from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of User Friendly Greek, and Revelation in the Holman New Testament Commentary.

Holman Treasury of Key Bible Words

• Eugene E. Carpenter and Philip W. Comfort
• 447 pages | 2000

This easy-to-read resource offers accurate, detailed English definitions for 400 key Bible words from their original Greek or Hebrew text. Each word study also includes representative examples of how the word is used throughout the Bible and a list of key Bible passages where the word occurs. This is a resource every pastor and lay Bible teacher will find extremely useful in preparing sermons and lessons.

Eugene Carpenter is Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew and Chair of the Division of Religion and Philosophy at Bethel College in Indiana. He received an M.Div. at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and a Ph.D. in Old Testament and Semitic Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He regularly leads academic study trips to Jerusalem University College in Israel.

Philip Comfort has studied English Literature, Greek, and New Testament at Ohio State University and the University of South Africa. He is the author of Encountering the Manuscript in the Essentials for New Testament Greek Studies (3 volumes).

That’s Easy for You to Say, Third Edition

• W. Murray Severance
• 218 pages | 1997

If many of the names in the Bible have you wondering how they are pronounced, this book will be your guide. Preachers, teachers, and lecturers will find this resource immensely helpful with its pronunciation of every proper name in every major translation of the Bible. Guidelines are based on Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic speech, plus the most widely accepted modern English usage. The resource also provides the meaning of Bible names for those that are currently known.

W. Murray Severance is an internationally recognized authority on the pronunciation of Bible names. He is the author of Unger’s Concise Bible Dictionary.

Holman Book of Biblical Charts, Maps, and Reconstructions

• General Editor: Marsha A. Ellis Smith
• 176 pages | 1993

This resource offers a complete one-volume set of Bible charts, maps and artists' renderings of biblical cities and artifacts, providing a deeper dimension to personal and group Bible study. It features over eighty pages of full-color charts with timelines, the teachings of Jesus, family trees, the lineage of ancient rulers, and historical events. There are twenty-two pages of carefully detailed full-color maps of Bible lands, twenty-one pages of illustrated scale reconstructions of biblical cities and artifacts, and cross-references to the Holman Bible Handbook and Holman Bible Dictionary. This is an excellent resource for pastors, Bible teachers, students and for your individual approach to learning more about biblical history.

The Apologetics Study Bible

• General Editor: Ted Cabal
• 2007

The notes in The Apologetics Study Bible consist of commentary written by biblical scholars that relate specifically to apologetic issues raised by the text. Treatment is given to particular Scriptures that have been misused and misinterpreted by various religious groups such as the Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses. Some of the contributors to this reference are: Norman Geisler, Ravi Zacharias, J.P. Moreland, Chuck Colson, Thomas J. Finley, Stanley E. Porter, and Allen P. Ross.

Please note: This product does not contain the Bible text, but does include all the study notes found in the equivalent print version.

Ted Cabal received his B.A. and M.A. from Dallas Baptist University and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is Professor of Christian Philosophy and Applied Apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Kentucky.