Zondervan Bible Reference Bundle (87 Vols.)

Logos Bible Software is pleased to announce the release of 87 Zondervan books! This massive collection contains four collections of commentaries—such as the Expositor’s Bible Commentary and the NIV Application Commentary—plus five collections of multi-volume Bible reference works and 22 individual titles from authors like Gordon Fee, Robert Mounce, and Rick Warren.

Expositor's Bible Commentary (12 Vols.)

The Gold Medallion Award-winning Expositor’s Bible Commentary is a major contribution to the study and understanding of the Scriptures. Providing pastors and Bible students with a comprehensive and scholarly tool for the exposition of the Scriptures and the teaching and proclamation of their message, this 12-volume reference work has become a staple of seminary and college libraries and pastors’ studies worldwide.

Expositor's Bible Commentary: Abridged (2 Vols.)

An abridgment of the critically acclaimed Expositor's Bible Commentary, this Gold Medallion-winning resource gives you in two volumes all the essential information and practical insights of the original twelve-volume set, while trimming off cumbersome technical details. Based on the critically acclaimed Expositor’s Bible Commentary used by pastors, students, and scholars across the world, this two-volume abridged edition offers you the full, penetrating, verse-by-verse commentary of the 12-volume series, while leaving out technical details. Marshalling the knowledge of fifty-two top biblical scholars, it brings tremendous insight to your Bible studies.

NIV Application Commentary: New Testament (20 Vols.)

This award-winning series helps you understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its original context. All the elements of traditional exegesis—in concise form—are discussed. But the authors don’t stop there—they bridge the gap between the world of the Bible and the world of today, between the original context and the contemporary context, by focusing on both the timely and timeless aspects of the text. The authors dwell on the contemporary significance of the Bible by focusing on contemporary contexts in which the Bible can be applied today. These volumes discuss the New Testament in a way that engages contemporary life and culture.

NIV Application Commentary: Old Testament Prophets (8 Vols.)

This 8-volume collection contains the volumes on the prophets in the NIV Application Commentary. This series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into our postmodern context, explaining not only what the Bible meant, but how it also speaks powerfully today.

New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology (4 Vols.)

The 4-volume New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology examines and discusses the major theological terms of the Bible. This dictionary is a basic enlargement of the German Theologisches Begriffslexikon zum Neuen Testament. On its first publication in German it was recognized as a major reference work and has since become more and more widely acclaimed as an important tool for understanding the theology and message of the Bible. The Logos edition of the New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology provides a unique and accessible source of information, invaluable to ministers, teachers, and anyone interested in the study as well as the teaching of the Bible.

New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis (5 Vols.)

The New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis contains more than 3,000 separate articles, written by more than 200 scholars from twenty-four countries and more than one hundred academic institutions! This massive 5-volume Old Testament reference work contains articles on the theology of each individual Old Testament book, as well as discussions of biblical concepts, people, places, events, and literary pieces. Volume five contains a series of indexes: a Hebrew index, subject index, and an index of semantic fields. Taken as a whole, the New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis is an unparalleled accomplishment in the field of biblical hermeneutics.

Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: New Testament (4 Vols.)

The 4-volume Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: New Testament helps readers understand the historical and cultural background of the books of the New Testament. Brimming with lavish, full color photos and graphics, each book walks you verse-by-verse through the books of the New Testament.

Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Old Testament (5 Vols.)

This series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament. It contains over 2,000 photographs, passage-by-passage commentary on the Old Testament, analysis of Near Eastern literature, and more.

Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible (5 Vols.)

The Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible has been a classic Bible study resource for more than thirty years. Now thoroughly revised, this new five-volume edition provides up-to-date entries based on the latest scholarship. Beautiful full-color pictures supplement the text, which includes new articles in addition to thorough updates and improvements of existing topics. Different viewpoints of scholarship permit a well-rounded perspective on significant issues relating to doctrines, themes, and biblical interpretation. The goal remains the same in the new edition: to provide pastors, teachers, students, and devoted Bible readers a comprehensive and reliable library of information.

1001 Illustrations that Connect

Every preacher, teacher, or writer knows the value of a good illustration in helping connect the truth of the passage with the congregation or class—and how hard it is to come up with good illustrations week after week. This book contains the cream of the crop: 1001 illustrations carefully selected from among thousands on Christianity Today’s popular website, PreachingToday.com. These illustrations are proven, memorable, and illuminating. As the saying goes, they will preach! And they’re fresh, all written within the past seven years.

1001 Quotations That Connect

1001 Quotations that Connect features inspiring observations from a wide spectrum of influential people of the past two millennia, culled from the collection of Christianity Today. This volume—which contains the reflections of Church Fathers, missionaries, poets, and celebrities—is a gold mine for preachers, teachers, and writers.

Africa Bible Commentary

The Africa Bible Commentary is a unique publishing event—the first one-volume Bible commentary produced in Africa by African theologians to meet the needs of African pastors, students, and lay leaders. Interpreting and applying the Bible in the light of African culture and realities, it furnishes powerful and relevant insights into the biblical text that transcend Africa in their significance.

Choosing to Preach

With the landscape of ministry changing, preachers need a variety of tools to effectively communicate God’s truth to today’s listeners. Beginning with a strong call to keep preaching, this practical book presents and describes five different models for doing so, also relating each style to well-known contemporary preachers.

Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy and End Times

The Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy and End Times is a comprehensive reference tool designed to assist everyday people in understanding biblical prophecy. Based on solid scholarship, the dictionary contains clear and readable entries on a broad sweep of topics relevant to biblical prophecy, providing insight to complicated subjects in a balanced fashion.

Effective First-Person Biblical Preaching

A large portion of the Bible is narrative. This fact, coupled with our culture’s fascination with story (as evidenced by its ever-increasing consumption of television, movies, and DVDs), presents the preacher with a tremendous opportunity to communicate powerful, life-changing truth in a way that is biblically honoring and culturally relevant. In first-person biblical preaching, the preacher enters into the story via one of the characters, bringing the biblical text to life in the imaginations of the congregation. After making a case for this type of sermon, Kent Edwards takes the reader step-by-step through the process of crafting a dynamic first-person sermon that is faithful to the text. Along the way, he gives numerous examples, answers practical questions, and identifies pitfalls to avoid. He addresses both the exegetical task and the homiletical task as they relate to this approach.

Halley's Bible Handbook

Now in full color for its twenty-fifth edition, this world-renowned Bible handbook is treasured by generations of Bible readers for its clarity, insight, and usefulness. Halley’s Bible Handbook makes the Bible’s wisdom and message accessible. You will develop an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. You will see how its different themes fit together in a remarkable way. And you will see the heart of God and the person of Jesus Christ revealed from Genesis to Revelation.

How to Read the Bible Book by Book

Reading the Bible need not be a haphazard journey through strange and bewildering territory. Like an experienced tour guide, How to Read the Bible Book by Book, by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, takes you by the hand and walks you through the Scriptures. For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its key elements and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately.

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

Understanding the Bible isn’t for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It’s meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to biblical scholars, and everyone in between. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life. More than half a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible.

Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

Mounce's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words is ideal for readers with limited or no knowledge of Greek or Hebrew who want greater insight into the meanings of biblical words to enhance Bible study. It is also the perfect reference guide for busy pastors needing to quickly get at the heart of a word’s meaning without wading through more technical studies. William Mounce, whose Greek grammar has been used by more than 100,000 college and seminary students, is the editor of this new dictionary, which will become the layperson’s gold standard for biblical word studies.

New International Bible Commentary

In one volume, the Gold Medallion Award-winning New International Bible Commentary unlocks the message and meaning of every book of the Bible. This acclaimed book marshals the insights of forty-three world-class evangelical scholars to help you gain a deeper, life-changing understanding of Scripture.

New International Bible Dictionary

The Silver Medallion award-winning New International Bible Dictionary was created to help you get more out your study of the Bible. Containing more than 4,500 entries and more than 1,000 illustrations, maps, charts, photos, and tables, it is the first Bible dictionary based entirely on the NIV translation. It delivers an encyclopedic wealth of insight into the historical, chronological, archaeological, geographical, social, theological, and biographical aspects of the Bible. Whether you’re a general reader of the Bible, a pastor, or a student, this volume belongs in your library.

New International Dictionary of the Christian Church

The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church is a fascinating encyclopedia explaining the development of the church. This comprehensive reference work traces the development of the Christian church through its first 2,000 years. More than 180 scholars have contributed their expertise, incorporating recent research, archaeological discoveries, and specialized studies. Cross-references and bibliographies of significant works enhance this dictionary's usefulness as a basic source book and study tool.

New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

Uncover the value of every man and woman in the Bible! From Aaron to Zurishadai, the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is an exhaustive, ready reference of every person named in the Bible. Discover the parts men and women, from the obscure to the famous to the infamous, have played in the unfolding story of Scripture. Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological significance of over forty major figures.

New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties

What do you make of the difficult areas in the Bible—those puzzling passages that make you stop and scratch your head? The seeming contradictions and inconsistencies of Scripture actually have sound explanations. But unless you’re a Bible scholar, you probably don’t know about them. That’s why you need the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties. It gives you informed answers to your most troublesome questions. Some of the solutions seem obvious—after you’ve read them. But most include an eye-opening look at linguistic, cultural, numerical, relational, and other considerations of which most Bible readers are unaware.

New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words

An encyclopedia based on the NIV and the NASB, this volume explores the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words. Whether you’re a pastor, a student, or simply a lover of the Bible, this book helps you get more out of God’s Word by revealing the original meanings of key biblical words. The reader-friendly, narrative style makes it easy to explore the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words. You’ll discover significant shades of meaning and nuances that bring depth to your understanding of Scripture.

Preaching God’s Word

People in churches today are hungry for a word from God. Preachers need to prepare and deliver sound biblical sermons that connect with their audience in a meaningful way. Whether you are a student new to preaching or a veteran looking to brush up your preaching skills, here is a valuable resource.

Rick Warren’s Bible Study Methods

You were created to become like Christ. This is one of the five God-ordained purposes for your life described in The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren, and it’s why studying the Bible is so important. The Bible’s truths will transform you, aligning you with the character and ways of Jesus as you encounter him in the Scriptures. This easy-to-understand book shows you how to study the Bible Rick Warren’s way. It gives you not just one, but twelve methods for exploring the riches of God’s Word. At least one of them is exactly what you’re looking for—an approach that’s right for you, right where you’re at.

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching is the most complete practical encyclopedia ever written on the practice of preaching. It is edited by Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson, and uses significant resources from the ministries of Christianity Today International.

The Bible for Blockheads

This user-friendly guide to the Bible will help you make sense of all the Bible's mysteries to reveal its truly amazing content. Now revised and updated to reflect the most recent cultural changes, this book includes new features and engaging artwork.

The Essential Bible Companion

The Essential Bible Companion gives you what it promises: the essentials. The most vital, absolutely indispensable information you need for reading and truly understanding God’s Word. Developed by two world-class Bible scholars and the creator of The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, this unique, easy-to-use reference guide gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible book by book.

The Power of Multisensory Preaching and Teaching

Most preaching and teaching in the church engages only one of the senses—hearing. In The Power of Multisensory Preaching and Teaching, Rick Blackwood shows how recognizing and engaging the multiple senses of the congregation can lead to greater impact.