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D. Subject headings throughout, dividing the chapters into various topics.
E. The use of italics to indicate words not found in original languages but implied
by it.
F. Alternate readings of verses (generally in margin next to passage).
G. Introduction of each book in the Bible giving Title, Author, Background,
Settings, Historical Information, Basic Topics, and Outline for the book.
H. Biblical Cyclopedic Index (generally in the beginning of the book) which
references proper nouns and verbs and shows their usage and location in the Bible)
I. Other supporting study material
J. Concordance
K. Maps

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and NIV, (small and large print). Web sites: Hardcover: $26.99 Leather: $54.99 @ christianbook.com;
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You will also need:

A good Bible dictionary recommended: Unger’s Bible Dictionary, Easton’s Bible Dictionary
(on-line version available through www.biblegateway.com), Smith’s Bible Dictionary, or
Strong’s Bible Dictionary.

A good Bible Handbook recommended: Halley’s Bible Handbook, Zondervan Handbook of
the Bible, Illustrated Bible Handbook (Richards).

Commentaries can be helpful but not absolutely necessary. They are written by Biblical
scholars and give their view on the passage. Here are some excellent commentaries from which to
choose:

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible,
Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament,
The Bible Exposition Commentary,
The Bible Knowledge Commentary,
The Teacher’s Commentary.
OR

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2. The language of the passage
We speak English, but the Bible was written in Hebrew and Greek, and a few parts in Aramaic (which is
similar to Hebrew). So we have a language gap that must be bridged, otherwise, we won’t fully be able
to understand the Scripture. The use of your Bible Handbook or Bible Dictionary will greatly assist you in

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