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The MacArthur Bible Handbook

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This wonderful resource is an in-depth, book-by-book examination of the entire Bible. Each book is given its own chapter, and is explained with such information as why it is titled as it is, its author and date, background and setting, key people in the book, historical and theological themes, key doctrines, and interpretive challenges. Also included for each boo is an outline, and several "tough questions" and their answers.

I hope that the above description shows that this is an excellent resource for any serious Bible student, because it definitely is. As with all of Dr. MacArthur's works, this book is a work of Biblical exposition excellence, and is a worthwhile addition to any Christian's library. I refer to this book often, in my studies, and would not want to be without it. I give this book my highest recommendations!

I am pleasantly surprised by this handbook. John MacArthur did a masterfully wonderful job researching and combining his sermons together to write this great book.

This is not your typical Bible handbook like "Nave's". Instead the MacArthur "Handbook" is like what you would find in a study Bible at the beginning of each book of the Bible. BUT the MacArthur "Handbook" goes into far more detail.

This indepth MacArthur Bible handbook gives you an "Introduction to the Bible", "How We Got The Bible", and "How to Study the Bible". It also gives you an indepth book-by-book examination of all 66 books of the Bible.

Not only that, this MacArthur handbook also has much to offer by examining each of the 66 books by its author, the date approximately written, the meaning of each book, background and settings, key people, key words, key doctrines, interpretive challenges, God's Character, book outline, answers to tough questions, and how to further study each book. As well as there is "A Harmony of The Gospels", "Introduction to the Intertestamental Period", "Overview of Theology", and too much more to state here.

This is an excellent resource for anyone studying the Bible and is a must have in any library.

This text has been very valuable in my studies. It has created a detailed construct that has allowed me to understand the Bible as a united story rather than a collection of books... it has helped me to understand the entire context of the Bible. This handbook even helps to facilitate deeper book-by-book studies as well. The book is well-worth the cost!

Dr. MacArthur presents a thorough and reverently-written reference guide to the entire Bible. For each book of the Bible, he includes discussions on the following subjects:

Background,
Key people and doctrines,
Historical and theological themes,
God's character in the book,
Interpretive challenges, and
What is going on in other parts of the world during the time of the book.
(Other subjects are listed in the product description above.)

In addition, an Introduction covers many theological concepts, a history of the Bible, and an insightful article on how to study it. At the end of the book is a useful Topical Index.

I purchased this handbook for my "Historical Books of the Old Testament" class at Channel Islands Bible College & Seminary in Oxnard, California (an accredited, no-tuition Bible college). My husband looked over the book when it arrived, and we immediately ordered one for him.

A reviewer mentioned that Dr. MacArthur is a dispensationalist. I'm not sure about that, but the articles I've read so far do not favor either dispensationalism or covenant theology, but rather give excellent reference information on each book of the Bible. I highly recommend it.

Being a student from The Masters Seminary and knowing many of the professors who contributed to the Handbook, I definitely recommend this book as a good basic level accessory to Biblical study. Top notch scholarship done within a Biblical worldview.

This bible commentary is awesome. Bought this when I purchased a MacArthur Study Bible and they complement each other very well.

MacArthur's Bible Handbook provides lots of charts, graphs, images that give you the compiled research in one place on many topics.

What can one say...I agree with him or he agrees with me but his knowledge far exceeds mine and he presents it where one can readily understand it...a great source for bible study learning...

Understanding the Bible is a daunting task. Dr MacArthur lends a helping hand in the form of his Study Guide. Sharing details, book by book of each author, geographical locations, Times and key characters. A very helpful tool.

Good resource for personal devotions, would recommend to both new and seasoned Christians for Spiritual Formation.