Theology: Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures.: Locate Bibles
This subject guide offers resources and library services on the Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures. Please evaluate material on web sites critical and use peer reviewed, scholarly information.
This acclaimed translation is a revision of the best-selling New English Bible. Compiled by a committee representing all major churches, the REB is praised for its modern style and accuracy. It is regarded as the most eloquent and literary translation available.
Each two-page spread shows the complete Scripture portion from the King James, New International, Living Bible and the New Revised Standard versions in clear, easy-to-read print.
God's Word through African Eyes.The Africa Study Biblebrings together 350 contributors from over 50 countries, providing a unique African perspective. It's an all-in-one course in biblical content, theology, history, and culture, with special attention to the African context. Each feature was planned by African leaders to help readers grow strong in Jesus Christ by providing understanding and instruction on how to live a good and righteous life: Over 2400 notes explain the Bible, inspire readers to apply truth to everyday life, teach Christian values and doctrine, and more. "Touchpoints" and "Proverbs and Stories" give African perspective on the Bible and also show parallels with African wisdom. A narrative timeline highlights God's work in Africa. There are over 1.3 million African immigrants in the US and an additional half million African born people living in the UK.