Thompson Chain Reference Bible: Topical Index
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
With a patented reference system beloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This easy-to-learn, easy-to-use system enables you to see the breadth of Scripture’s teachings on thousands of topics.
- Title: Thompson Chain Reference Bible: Topical Index
- Author: Frank Charles Thompson
- Series: The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
- Publisher: B.B. Kirkbride Bible Co., Inc.
- Print Publication Date: 1997
- Logos Release Date: 2021
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible › Indexes
- ISBNs: 9780310462392, 0310462398
- Resource ID: LLS:WS_58E1B952CB1745B4B3351F99D0B0C0E5
- Resource Type: Bible Concordance
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-26T22:56:11Z
Dr. Frank Charles Thompson was a young preacher in the late 1800s when he became disappointed with the reference Bibles being used by preachers. Dr. Thompson believed Bible study tools should be presented in a simple but scholarly way. He saw the need for a well-organized reference Bible that would be of practical use to the lay reader as well as to preachers. In 1890, Dr. Thompson began the work he would continue for the rest of his life. He completed a series of "thought suggestions" opposite key verses throughout the Bible. These are what became the "chain links" that comprise the heart of the Thompson system. Some in Dr. Thompson’s church saw his Bible and told him this would be a great help to them in their Bible study too. They encouraged Dr. Thompson to have his Bible, with its extensive marginal references, published so that everyone could enjoy the blessing of this helpful study system. In 1908, the first edition of the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible was printed. It became known as the most helpful, comprehensive, and unbiased study Bible available. After Dr. Thompson’s passing in 1940, his work and legacy continued with several major updates and enhancements to the study system over the years. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible’s impact has grown as it has been offered in five English Bible translations as well as multiple Spanish editions. With over 100,000 topical reference and 8,000 chain topics, this Bible continues to offer a complete study library in one volume.
Reviews
4 ratings
Andreas Roemer
9/11/2025
Unfortunately, this work cannot be used with the German-language Thompson Bible. The German edition was published by Hänssler Verlag, and the chain system was renumbered. This means that although the topics often correspond in terms of content, the numbers do not directly correspond to those in the original English edition. The English edition is often based on the King James Version or other English Bible translations, while the German edition is based on the Luther Bible. This influences which verses are thematically linked. And unfortunately, the KJV has still not been published. Other available publications, such as Thompson Chain Archaeological Supplement Thompson Chain Bible Book Outlines Thompson Chain Biblical Atlas Thompson Chain Harmonies and Illustrations Thompson Chain Marginal Notes Thompson Chain Outline Study Series Thompson Chain Reference Bible Companion: A Handbook for the C... Thompson Chain Reference Bible: Photo Library Thompson Chain Reference Bible: Topical Index Thompson Chain Treasure Study Bible: Book Introductions Thompson Chain Treasure Study Bible: Treasure Map Treasure Chest unfortunately do not work digitally, as the “KJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible” is still a long way off. Too bad.
Uwe Bayer
1/9/2023
Ed Watson
10/7/2022
Ron Riley
3/9/2022
Partner this with the Thompson Chain marginal notes and a logos bible translation of your choice and you have the essence of the Thompson Chain numerical system for following chains of thought through the pages of scripture. Several other tools are available from the full Thompson Chain Study Bible. A great resource for cross-referencing scripture of key theological concepts through the entire scripture.
