Essential Bible Reference
 The Essential Bible Reference is a series of economically-priced, highly visual, 32-page booklets from Lion Hudson offering an entry-level introduction to the Bible for the classroom, youth and children's groups etc. Most material is presented as a series of double-page spreads with a wealth of full-colour pictures, maps, charts and timelines. Most also include an index and bibliography.
Also included in the series is Henrietta Mears' What the Bible is all about.
 Bible Guide - Tim Dowley
Tim Dowley gives an overview of the whole Bible including features on the Farmer's Year, Home life in Bible times, occupations such as fishing, medicine, carpentry and pottery, the Tabernacle and the Temple and a who's who of Old Testament and New Testament characters. (£1.99)
 Old Testament Introduction - Mary J Evans
Four double-page spreads cover the Family of Abraham. Israel from Exodus to Judges, the time of the Kings, and the exile and return. It then goes on to describe the significance of the Law, the message of the prophets, poetry and wisdom, the idea of Covenant, The God of Israel and much more. (£1.99)
 New Testament Introduction - Stephen Motyer
After an introduction to the significance of Jesus, the booklet goes on to explore the various books of the New Testament, their writers and their purpose. (£1.99)
 The Story of the Bible - Tim Dowley
This is a survey of how the Bible came to us from the writing of the Bible through the translation of the Bible into English and the work of bringing the Bible and its message to the world. This book could be a particularly valuable resource for activities surrounding the 400th Anniversary of the King James Version in 2011. (£1.99)
 Life in Bible Times - Tim Dowley
Looks at a wide range of subjects such as Marriage, Children, Medicine, farming, food, travel, war and weapons, religious festivals and even death and burial. (£1.99)
 People of the Bible - Robert Backhouse
Brief pen-portraits of Bible characters grouped by their place in history - the first families, the time of the Exodus, judges, the first kings, the prophets, the twelve disciples, Paul and his acquaintances etc. (£1.99)
 The World of the Bible - Tim Dowley
Different aspects of the world of the Old and New Testaments including the farmer's year, the Jewish festivals, clothing, daily life, the Synagogue and the Temple. (£1.99)
 The Life of Jesus - Rob J. Bewley
After looking at the birth, life, death and resurrection this booklet discusses Jesus' identity, the purpose of his life, his teaching and his miracles. The final section looks at his legacy in terms of the work of the Holy Spirit, the Church and the hope of his return. (£1.99)
 Bible Facts & Figures - Tim Dowley
A treasury of information. This includes lists and charts of a wide variety of things from birds of the Bible to Bible names and their meanings. It includes many "where to find it" lists including verses for when you are in need, a harmony of the Gospels, lists of the miracles and parables of Jesus and much more. (£1.99)
 The Tabernacle - Tim Dowley
This booklet describes the tabernacle and its furnishings, the sacrifices, the priesthood, Jewish Holy days and festivals and even a page on the symbolism of the tabernacle. A final spread describes Solomon's Temple and Herod's Temple. (£1.99)
 The Jerusalem Temple - Robert Backhouse
Starting with an overview of the Tabernacle, this booklet describes Solomon's Temple and Herod's Temple, the temple rituals, Jesus and the temple, the destruction of the temple, the Dome of the Rock and the New Testament concepts of the Spiritual temple and the New Jerusalem without a temple. (£1.99)
 Bible Atlas - Tim Dowley
More than 30 different maps cover the lands of the Bible from the time of Abraham to the modern day. Significant journeys are traced and geographic and political features shown. Brief descriptions indicate important events or significant features and photographs illustrate some features and there is a two-page gazetteer. This simple booklet could be a valuable resource to any teacher including preachers wishing to trace the location of important journeys and events in the Bible.
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