David E. Graves

David E. Graves Director of Computer Services and Information Security Officer. ABU FACUILTY PAGE C.N.A. Novell Canada, B.Th.., Tyndale College, Ph.D. Universtiy of Aberdeen, Scotland. Office: # 136 Phone: (506) 858-8970 ext. 148 Fax: (506) 858-9694 E-mail: dgraves "at" abu.nb.ca		Personal Websites Electronic Christian Media Deus Artefactica Blog Technology and the Church ArcImaging -Archaeology Imaging Consortium Noah's Ark Research My ABU Faculty Page

		Online Bible Research Tools Zotero Instructions Download PDF Bible Study Tools - CrossWalk.com Commentaries, Encyclopedias, Bible versions, Dictionaries Nave's Topical Bible-Great for topical Bible Study. Nave's Topical Bible is linked to Baker's Evangelical Dictionary, Easton's Bible Dictionary, Hitchcock's Bible Names, Jack Van Impe's Prophecy Dictionary, Smith's Bible Dictionary, and Torrey's Topical Textbook. Bible Translations: Search any version of the Bible in many different translations. New International Version The NIV offers a balance between a word-for-word and thought-for-thought translation and is considered by many as a highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English. English Standard Version The ESV Bible is a relatively new Bible translation that combines word-for-word precision and accuracy with literary excellence, beauty, and readability. New American Standard The NAS is written in a formal style, but is more readable than the King James Version. It is highly respected as the most literal English translation of the Bible. New King James Version The NKJ is a modern language update of the original King James Version. It retains much of the traditional interpretation and sentence structure of the KJV. King James Version The KJV is the first version of Scripture authorized by the Protestant church and commissioned by England's King James I. Revised Standard Version The Revised Standard Version is a revision of the King James Version, the Revised Version, and American Standard Version. This text is intended for both private reading and public worship. Commentaries: Books which comment on the verses found in the Bible. Ex. John Gill comments on what the verse you type in means. John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament Originally written and published in French, these synopses were introduced book by book. Currently only the New Testament is available. The Fourfold Gospel Also known as a "Harmony of the Four Gospels", this work by J. W. McGarvey and Philip Y. Pendleton is a complete chronology of the life of Christ, divided into titled sections and sub-divisions, with comments injected in the text. Geneva Study Bible Originally printed in 1560, believers can read the Scripture along with study assistance unashamedly rooted in the theology of Calvin, Luther, Zwingli, and other Reformation leaders. John Gill's Exposition of the Bible He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible This one volume commentary was prepared by Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown and published in 1871. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible Originally written in 1706, Matthew Henry's six volume Complete Commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. Also included is the one volume Concise Commentary. People's New Testament Written in 1891 for the novice student of the Bible, this work was prepared with such aids as would enable the common reader to arrive at an understanding of every verse. Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament A.T. Robertson, a renowned scholar of the Greek New Testament, takes through the New Testament, verse by verse, painting word pictures from the Greek to bring to light the words and actions of Jesus and the early Christians. Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition) For over 90 years people have relied on this reference work in their daily study of God's Word. Written originally in 1909, C. I. Scofield's intent was to provide a concise but complete tool that would meet the need of someone just beginning to read the Bible. Psalms: The Treasury of David This seven volume "magnum opus", by Charles H. Spurgeon, was first published in weekly installments over a twenty-year span in the London Metropolitan Tabernacle's periodical, The Sword and the Trowel. As each section was completed it was published as a volume until the seventh and final volume was released in 1885. Wesley's Explanatory Notes John Wesley's commentary on the whole Bible was produced between 1754 and 1765. Encylopedia: Condensed Biblical Encyclopedias: Material on the topics of the Bible. Concordance: It is like an index to the entire Bible. Example: Search how many times the word "Seed" is found in the Bible and where. Nave's Topical Bible Nave's Topics were originaly produced by Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D. while serving as a Chaplin in the United States Army. He referred to this work as "the result of fourteen years of delightful and untiring study of the Word of God." Nave's topics were originally published in the early 1900's, and consists of 20,000+ topics and subtopics, and 100,000 references to the Scriptures. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance The Strong's Exhaustive Concordance is the most complete, easy-to-use, and understandable concordance for studying the original languages of the Bible. Combining the text of the King James Bible with the power of the Greek and Hebrew Lexicons, any student or pastor can gain a clear understanding of the Word to enrich their study. Torrey's New Topical Textbook These topical references are from R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook published by Sword of the Lord Publishers, P.O. Box 1099, Murfreesboro, TN, 37133. The New Topical Textbook was published with 20,000 Topics and Sub-topics and 30,000 Bible References Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For generations, the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge has been an enduring cross-reference resource for Bible students worldwide. This highly respected and nearly exhaustive compilation of cross-references was developed by R.A. Torrey from references in the Rev. Thomas Scott's Commentary and the Comprehensive Bible. With nearly 500,000 cross-references it is the most thorough source available. Bible Dictionaries: Look up most theological ideas and words found in the Bible. Baker's Evangelical dictionary of Biblical Theology One of the most useful and practical theological reference books in print. With bibliographies for most entries, further study is quite practical. Combined with the power of the Online Study Bible verse search readers can locate theological concepts related to the scripture they are studying. Easton's Bible Dictionary Easton's Bible Dictionary was authored by Matthew George Easton (1823-1894). In addition to his Bible dictionary, this Scottish Presbyterian's most significant literary achievements were his English translations of two of Franz Delitzsch's commentaries. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary This dictionary is from "Hitchcock's New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible," written by Roswell D. Hitchcock in 1869. It contains more than 2,500 Bible and Bible-related proper names and their meanings. Jack Van Impe's Dictionary of Prophecy Terms Presented here is Jack Van Impe's unique perspective on prophecy and the end times. Almost one thousand terms defined by one of the leading authorities on Biblical prophecy. King James Dictionary The King James Bible has stood it's ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed. With it has changed the meaning of some words used in the KJV. Here are over 800 words whose definitions have changed since 1611. Smith's Bible Dictionary Over 4,500 subjects and prop Dictionary of Theological Terms Reference Standards Footnote Citation for Online Research: The footnote would look like: John Darby, "Commentary on Revelation 1", John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament, n.p. [cited 5 May 1997]. Online: http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/ DarbysSynopsisofNewTestament/dby.cgi?book=re&chapter=001. Bibliography citation for Online Research: Most of the electronic books have the proper Bibliographic footnote at the bottom of each page. For example if you were going to quote John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament on Chapter 1 of Revelation it would look like the following: Darby, John. "Commentary on Revelation 1". John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament. No pages. Cited 5 May 1997. Online: http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/ DarbysSynopsisofNewTestament/dby.cgi?book=re&chapter=001. Chicago Turabian Format - Format for Biblical Studies papers SBL-Handbook of Style - Student Supplement BibleWorks Addon's BibleWorks Addonlist Research OnLine Research Tools Biblical Studies Links Bible Topics, The Scroll - 195,000 words of material by Dr. Graves Christian Classics Etherial Libary Must create a free account. Church Fathers, Classical Christian writing. All searchable. Persius Digital Libary covers the history, literature and culture of the Greco-Roman world. Archaeology Sites All Archaeology - Links to Archaeology Sites Answers in Genesis answers to questions surrounding the book of Genesis and Creation/Evolution. Associates for Biblical Research - Evangelical archaeologists ArcImaging-Archaeology Imaging Consortium Mt. Ararat research ArcImaging -Links to Archaeology Sittes Ancient Tiberias BBC Archaeology Biblical Archaeology Society - Biblical Archaeology Magazine. Gutenberg Bible Project - View the pages on Vellum Jerusaelm Archaeology Park Search for Noah's Ark Noah's Ark Research Theban Maping Project - Amazing 3D Valley of the Valley of the Kings Tombs Tel-el-Hammam Expedition, Jordan Run by Trinisty Southwestern Universtiy.
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Artifax is an evangelical digest and commentary published quarterly by: The Institute for Biblical Archaeology, The Near East Archaeological Society, and The International Society for Archaeology. Bible and Spade Magazine (BS) is a non-technical quarterly publication for Associates for Biblical Research members focusing on archaeological evidence and creation & evolution issues to show the historical reliability of the Bible. Edited by Dr. Bryant Wood (1972–2006). Biblical Archaeologist (BA) renamed Near Eastern Archaeologist is a publication of the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR). For half a century, specialists and laypeople alike have turned to BA for news of archaeological discoveries and for the results of ongoing historical research from sites in the ancient Near East (now referred to as the Middle East). BA, an attractively illustrated magazine, publishes articles that illuminate Old and New Testament scriptures and history, interpret the meaning of archaeological finds, and trace the evolution of Western culture and traditions. Renamed Near Eastern Archaeology after issue 60 (#4), December 1997. Edited by Dr. Eric M. Meyers, (1938–2006). Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) connects the academic study of archaeology to a broad general audience eager to understand the world of the Bible. Covering both the Old and New Testaments, BAR presents the latest discoveries and controversies in archaeology with breathtaking photography and informative maps and diagrams. Edited by Hershel Shanks. (1975 –2006). Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research (BASOR) is the most widely circulated English language technical journal in ancient Near Eastern studies. Founded in 1911 by ASOR, a consortium of research and educational institutions, BASOR serves as a forum for scholars worldwide. Subject areas include archaeology, history, anthropology, biblical studies, philology, and epigraphy. The journal publishes technical reports of original research, reviews of current scholarship in the field, and book reviews. Edited by Dr. James W. Flanagan (1911–1974) Israel Exploration Journal (IEJ) For half a century, the Israel Exploration Journal has been a major interdisciplinary, scholarly forum for current archaeological, historical and geographical research about Israel and its environs. Articles span a broad chronological range, from prehistoric through historical periods. The primary emphasis is the archaeology of Israel: the Israel Exploration Journal is a core journal and primary source of information in this field. Edited by S. Ahituv and M. Tadmor (1950–2006). Journal of Cuneiform Studies (JCS) a publication of the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR). Founded in 1947 by the Baghdad School of ASOR, the Journal of Cuneiform Studies presents technical and general articles on the history and languages of the ancient Mesopotamian and Anatolian literate cultures. Edited by Dr. Piotr Michalowski (1947–2006). Journal of Near Eastern Studies (JNES) Established in 1884 by William Rainey Harper, JNES remains the only periodical in the United States devoted exclusively to an examination of the ancient and medieval civilizations of the Near East. Appearing in its pages are contributions from scholars of international reputation on archaeology, art, history, literature, linguistics, religion, law, and science. Old Testament and Islamic studies are also featured. Edited by Robert D. Biggs (1942–2006). Levant is the annual of the Council for British Research in the Levant (formerly the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem and the British Institute at Amman for Archaeology and History). It is a fully refereed journal, devoted primarily to the archaeology of Palestine, Transjordan, Syria and Lebanon but the range of cognate disciplines and the geographical coverage is interpreted more widely. Edited by Dr Bruce Routledge (1969–2006). Palestine Exploration Quarterly (PEQ) A scholarly journal published by The Palestine Exploration Fund (PEF) for the study of the history, archaeology, geography of the Levant. The PEF was founded in 1865 by a group of distinguished academics and clergymen, most notably the Dean of Westminster Abbey, Arthur P. Stanley, and Sir George Grove. The purpose of the PEF was (and is) to promote research into the archaeology and history, manners and customs and culture, topography, geology and natural sciences of biblical Palestine and the Levant. The PEF now has a history rich in association with many of the outstanding names of Levantine exploration including Wilson, Warren, Conder, Kitchener of Khartoum, Schumacher, Petrie, Bliss, Macalister, Woolley, T.E. Lawrence, Garstang, Crowfoot, Kenyon and Tufnell. (1974 –1981).