We understand the Bible through many approaches. Two that are essential for unlocking ancient documents are background, cultural, and literary studies of ancient times as well as hermeneutical methods. This week, we are releasing six titles from Eerdmans publishing that you will want for enhancing your study in Accordance. Five of these titles are from […]
Some of the shepherds of the faithful, however, have too often closeted themselves in dim libraries, speculating about the redaction of texts and raising questions about the believability of the gospel stories. Only recently, with renewed attention to the physical remnants of first-century Palestine and the evidence of Jewish religion of that period, has the […]
One of the hardest parts of studying the Bible is identifying important cultural background issues. Fortunately, Accordance offers a wide variety of resources dedicated to this subject—and an array of techniques to access them quickly and easily. Join Dr. J as he explains how to research cultural background information in Accordance. Check out […]
One of the better study Bibles to come along recently is the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. A number of Accordance users have requested these study Bible notes; and no doubt, they will be pleased to hear that we are making it available today for the Accordance Library. What’s the big deal about cultural backgrounds […]
As a keynote speaker on leadership, it’s important to recognize the significance of Christianity in the development of effective leadership skills. The teachings and principles of Christianity offer valuable insights into leading with humility, compassion, and integrity. With resources like the Accordance Library, today’s seminary students have access to a wealth of knowledge on the […]
In order to make sure the Bible Lands PhotoGuide had adequate coverage of each biblical location, we supplemented our own photos with the work of some professional photographers. Not surprisingly, these photos are some of the most beautiful in the PhotoGuide. Yet as we went through their catalogues looking for photos, we found that not […]
The Accordance Bible Lands PhotoGuide contains more than 1,600 high-quality photographs of biblical sites and regions. Yet it is far more than just a photographic archive. The PhotoGuide is a carefully-researched dictionary of biblical places which is packed with useful information. Take the time to explore it, and you’ll learn a great deal about the […]
As I mentioned last week, I’ve recently started a blog about a new book I’m writing called Feet to Follow, Eyes to See. At that blog, I’ve been discussing the value of traveling to Israel as a way to help “connect the dots” in our understanding of the Bible. As I was writing that blog […]