Who’s Who of the Bible
An exhaustive listing of every individual whose name is mentioned in the Bible — over 3000.
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CLC Bible Companion
For the website of CLC Bible Companion, see
http://www.clcbiblecompanion.com
Here you can freely download several hundred PowerPoints
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Encounters with Jesus
Imagine you are Nicodemus on your way to meet Jesus this evening. What would be going through your mind right now? Or how would you really feel about Jesus if you were John the Baptist … or Pontius Pilate?
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Joy of Christmas
An inspirational book on Christmas, with short readings and quotations on this great theme. God taking on our humanity is the most amazing fact ever. This collection will help you discover afresh what Christmas is really all about.
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The New Matthew Henry Commentary (Zondervan, 2010)
For an article I have written on updating Matthew Henry, click here.
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Lion Bible Guide (Lion, 2010)
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Best Loved Prayers & Words of Wisdom (Harper Collins, 2009)
“An invaluable compendium of well-loved prayers”, “useful for individuals to read and a source of inspiration when planning for a cermonial occasion, speech, wedding or funeral.”
Good Book Guide, April 2009. The Baptist Times,
Hardback
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Christian Christian Names (Harper Collins, 2009)
For those seeking a baby name with a deeper meaning or one which has stood the test of time, this volume includes over 2,000 names inspired by the Bible and the Saints, with their meaning explained and the story of the biblical character or saint with the same name.
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Paperback
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Christianity for Blockheads (Zondervan, 2009)
A user-friendly look at what Christians believe
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Collins Bible Companion (Collins, 2009)
The only book you need beside The Bible
Winner of the UK ‘Christian Reference Book of the Year award 2011’
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Critical Companion to The Bible (Facts on File, 2009)
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Scapegoats Shambles & Shibboleths (Hodder & Stoughton, 2009)
“If you’re at all interested in the origins of our extraordinary language then this entertaining and delightful companion will reward your interest over and over again.” Good Book Guide
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Prayers for Good Times and Grim (Monarch, 2008)
Prayers to nurture your relationship with God. An anthology of contemporary prayers for use in everyday life.
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The Bible: Narrative and Illustrated (International Bible Society/WTL Publications, 2007)
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TNIV Faith Bible (Compiler of Bible Helps Database) (Hodder & Stoughton, 2006)
A fresh new contemporary translation with ‘Help from the Bible’ pages to provide guidance and encouragement when you are feeling, for example, sad, thankful, or worried.
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TNIV Joy Bible (Compiler of Bible Helps Database) (Hodder & Stoughton, 2006)
A fresh new contemporary translation with ‘Help from the Bible’ pages to provide guidance and encouragement when you are feeling, for example, sad, thankful, or worried.
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TNIV Love Bible (Compiler of Bible Helps Database) (Hodder & Stoughton, 2006)
A fresh new contemporary translation with ‘Help from the Bible’ pages to provide guidance and encouragement when you are feeling, for example, sad, thankful, or worried.
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TNIV Peace Bible (Compiler of Bible Helps Database) (Hodder & Stoughton, 2006)
A fresh new contemporary translation with ‘Help from the Bible’ pages to provide guidance and encouragement when you are feeling, for example, sad, thankful, or worried.
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Wordsworth Book of Hymns (Compiler) (Wordsworth, 2006)
A fresh anthology of favourite hymns.
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Best Loved Christmas Carols (Harper Collins, 2005)
“Perhaps the perfect Christmas gift! Packed with 150 traditional and modern poems, carols and readings, this book will give pleasure to Christmas celebrations and dinners for years to come.” Good Book Guide
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Collins Dictionary of the Bible (Collins, 2005)
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Walking With God: 365 Promises and Prayers from the Bible for Every day of the Year (Eagle, 2005)
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Dictionary of Saints (Harper Collins, 2004)
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Collins Gem Bible A-Z: People, places and concepts demystified
(Co-author with Martin Selman) (Collins, 2004)
“The ideal companion to reading the Bible, this pocket-sized book is an excellent reference for keeping your understanding of the Bible’s structure clear, while providing a guide to the characters, places, and events that weave their way through the mighty tome. Perfect for dipping into at random.” Good Book Guide
Hardback
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A Treasury of Psalms (Lion, 2003)
“A thematic anthology of Psalms chosen to inspire and encourage. Passages echo emotions of the heart including fear, loneliness, and joy. Fine art colour illustrations throughout.” Christian Marketplace
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Dictionary of Classical Biblical Allusions (Facts on File, 2003)
“The thoroughness of each entry is especially exemplary… This book is very useful… Highly Recommended.” Library Media
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The Joy of Christmas (Co-author with Andy Bianchi) (Barnes & Noble, Inc., 2003)
Hardback
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The NRSV Cross-Reference Edition of the Bible (Managing Editor of Anglicized Edition) (Oxford University Press, 2003)
“I welcome its all-round high standard, reliability of translation, elegance of language, clarity of wording, and sensitivity to issues of inclusiveness.” The Reverend Dr Derek J Tidball, Principal, London
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The NRSV Cross-Reference Edition of the Bible with Apocrypha (Managing Editor of Anglicized Edition) (Oxford University Press, 2003)
“A translation that is clearly understood, yet retains the power to inspire the reader through the dignity of its language. Its sound scholarly foundation provides a text that can unify Christians of many traditions.” The Most Reverend Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Ar
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The Eagle Handbook of Bible Prayers (Co-author with Mike Beaumont) (Eagle, 2002)
“…challenging and helpful… times in which we live surely call us to seriously consider our prayer life – personal and corporate. Difficult times should be great praying times.” Evangelical Times
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Biblical Quotations: A Reference Guide (Facts on File, 2001)
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Daily Guidance (Cumberland House Publishing, 2001)
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Hearthside Book of Bible Quotations (Cumberland House, 2001)
“Explains in context, some of the most quoted phrases in the English language, such as ‘salt and the earth.” Good Book Guide
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The Hearthside Bible Dictionary co-author with Martin Selman(Cumberland House Publishing 2001)
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The NIV Comprehensive Concordance (Editorial Consultant) (Hodder & Stoughton, 2001)
“Users of this concordance will often have cause to be grateful for the sensitive way its editors have thought about their actual needs rather than giving a merely mechanical listing of words.” Dr R T France
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Pocket NIV Concordance (Editor) (Hodder & Stoughton, 2001)
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The Westminster Collection of Christian Quotations (Westminster John Knox Press, 2001)
“… a highly professional product, beautifully set out, easy to read and fully indexed.” Expository Times
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The Eagle Handbook of Bible Promises (Co-author with Mike Beaumont) (Eagle, 2000)
“This excellent collection of Bible promises will reassure and refresh Christians. It should proved an invaluable resource in the Christian soldier’s armoury.” Dr Alister E. McGrath, Principal, Wycliffe Hall
Hardback
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The Common Worship Lectionary (Managing Editor) (Oxford University Press, 1999)
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Draw Near to God, Daily Readings from Matthew Henry (Bryntirion Press, 1999)
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I Never Knew That Was In The Bible (Thomas Nelson, Inc, 1999)
“People who love to study words and their origins will especially enjoy this volume, which, among other things, reveals the biblical roots of such well-known expressions as ‘by the skin of my teeth’ and ‘a fly in the ointment.” Christianity Today
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Lion Bible Quotation Collection (Lion, 1999)
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The NIV Thematic Reference Bible (Managing Editor) (Zondervan Publishing House, 1999)
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Zondervan Dictionary of Bible Themes (Managing Editor) (Zondervan, 1999)
“Exceptional!” Today’s Books
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Good News Bible Book of Facts (Marshall Pickering /Harper Collins, 1998)
“Facts Galore. This unusual volume contains thousands of bits of ‘useless information’ together with interesting accounts connected with the Bible’s history and being.” Celebrate
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Christian Prayer in Large Print (Oxford University Press, 1998)
“Martin Manser has put together a wide-ranging anthology from diverse sources including the Bible, hymns, and writers from many different Christian traditions across the centuries.” The Millennium Book List
Paperback
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The Macmillan Dictionary of the Bible (Co-author with Martin Selman) (Macmillan, 1998)
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This is Life in Christ (Editor) (Hodder & Stoughton, 1998)
“You are in a state of panic. Your Home Group leader asked you weeks ago to do a talk on fellowship … Never fear, this new selection of 300 themes from the NIV Thematic Study Bible will solve all your problems.” Focus
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Crash Course in Christian Teaching (Hodder & Stoughton, 1998)
“This… is a comprehensive book offering concise guidance on key areas of the Christian faith.” Digest, Association of Christian Teachers
Paperback
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This is the Bible World (Editor) (Hodder & Stoughton, 1998)
“… useful for preparing Bible studies, sermons, or school essays.” Renewal
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This is our God (Editor) (Hodder & Stoughton, 1997)
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Dictionary of Bible Themes (Managing Editor) (Hodder & Stoughton, 1997)
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This is our Faith (Editor) (Hodder & Stoughton, 1997)
“… especially useful for getting a quick overview of the biblical material in preparation for sermon or Bible Study.” NB Book Review
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The NIV Thematic Bible (Managing Editor) (Hodder & Stoughton, 1996)
“It is not simply a user-friendly tool, it is a user-edifying tool which will prove endlessly fruitful.” J. I. Packer in European Christian Bookstore Journal
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The Lion Concise Book of Bible Quotations (Lion, 4th edition, 1996)
“… a welcome aid for speakers as well as a source of delight and education for dippers and browsers.” Renewal
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Daily Guidance (Collins Gem, 1995)
“I have read this book daily, with my other Bible Readings for many years now. …Wonderfully refreshing, blessing for every Christian …an encouraging start for the day, for it is truly “Daily Guidance.” Bob Bell
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Listening to God daily Bible reading series (Series Editor) (Bible Today/Creative Publishing, 1983)
“You’ll find the Bible readings and comments in Listing to God visual and varied, informative, inspiring, pertinent, and practical.” Martyn J White, Managing Director, Scripture Press