This up-to-date, highly selective bibliography is designed to acquaint students and ministers with major works, significant publishers and prominent scholars in biblical studies. It is the perfect guide for beginning a research project or building a ministerial library. References are included based on the following considerations: (1) usefulness for the theological interpretation of the Bible within the context of the faith of the church; (2) significance in the history of interpretation; and (3) representation of evangelical and especially evangelical Wesleyan scholarship. David Bauer is the Ralph W. Beeson Professor of Inductive Biblical Studies and Dean of the School of Biblical Interpretation. He has served on Asbury Theological Seminary s faculty since 1984. He received a B.A. from Spring Arbor College (University), a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. Dr. Bauer is the recipient of the American Bible Society Award for Excellence in Biblical Studies, Asbury Seminary s Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and the Spring Arbor University Alumni Association Award of Professional Excellence. Essential Bible Study Tools for Ministry By David R. Bauer Abingdon Press Copyright © 2014 Abingdon Press All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4267-5517-0 Contents "Introduction", "1. The Whole Bible", "2. The Old Testament", "3. Early Judaism", "4. The New Testament", CHAPTER 1 The Whole Bible 1.1 Bibliographic Helps: General Highly Recommended 1.1.1 Allison, Joe. Swords and Whetstones: A Guide to Christian Bible Study Resources. 3d ed. Nappannee, Ind.: Evangel, 1999. 217pp. An introduction to biblical studies resources that also explains clearly how to use each type of Bible reference work. Especially helpful is the guidance provided for selecting an English translation. Contains highly selective bibliography with annotations. Written from a conservative perspective for a primarily evangelical readership; is fair and balanced both in the works selected and in the evaluation of these works. 1.1.2 Bazylinski, Stanislaw. A Guide to Biblical Research: Introductory Notes. Rome: Pontifical Biblical Institute, 2006. 160pp. Lists with some annotations works that are pertinent for researching an exegesis paper. Includes various original language editions of the biblical text, bibliographic research tools, and reference works (e.g., concordances, grammars, lexicons). Cites German, French, and Italian works in addition to those in English. Concludes with discussion of literary forms and practical suggestions for writing an exegesis paper. 1.1.3 Danker, Frederick W. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. 3d ed. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2003. 344pp. Has been the benchmark of bibliographic guides to the Bible since the first edition in 1960. Contains specific descriptions of the various resources (including works from the entire history of the church, not simply the modern period), along with discussion on the use of these works in interpretation. The only serious limitation is its failure to list commentaries on specific biblical books, though it does discuss commentary series. A must for all Bible students. 1.1.4 Fitzmyer, Joseph A. An Introductory Bibliography for the Study of Scripture. Studia Biblica 3. 3d ed. Rome: Biblical Institute Press, 1990. 154pp. From a leading Roman Catholic biblical scholar, it contains paragraph-long annotations of major scholarly works in the various areas of biblical studies but gives relatively little attention to commentaries on individual biblical books. Discusses works produced in a variety of languages, especially German and French; English works comprise fewer than half of those cited. Essential for academic research but of relatively limited usefulness for those engaged in regular teaching and preaching in the church. 1.1.5 Worth, Roland H., Jr. Biblical Studies on the Internet: A Resource Guide. 2d ed. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 2008. 378pp. Lists over forty-eight hundred resources at more than ten thousand Internet sites. Includes Bible translations (both English and non-English), editions of the biblical text in the original languages, a host of ancient documents related to the Bible, and a variety of secondary sources (mostly in English). An indispensable guide to this increasingly important source of information. See also Elenchus of Biblica (§1.2.10) Also Significant 1.1.6 Barber, Cyril J. Best Books for Your Bible Study Library. New York: Loizeaux, 2000. 95pp. 1.1.7 Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2007. 380pp. 1.1.8 Moo, Douglas J. An Annotated Bibliography on the Bible and the Church. Deerfield, Ill.: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1986. 70pp. 1.1.9 Stuart, Douglas. A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries. Waco, Tex.: Word, 1990. 131pp. 1.2 Periodical