An Introduction To Theological Research: A Guide for College and Seminary Students

by Cyril J. Barber, Robert M. Krauss Jr.

Overview

An indispensable guide for undergraduate, graduate, or seminary students, this book provides valuable insight into the best reference tools available for Bible research. Not only do the authors provide general information on atlases, concordances, lexicons, dictionaries, and the like, but they also evaluate their usefulness. Titles reviewed range from theologically conservative to theologically liberal in their orientation. Electronic databases are included within the scope of the book's coverage. A highly useful resource, the book will certainly find a permanent place on the desk of anyone involved with Bible research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761816591
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/01/2000
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

Cyril J. Barber is a retired Pastoral Counselor and Professor.
Robert M. Krauss, Jr. is a retired U.S. Air Force Chaplain with a background in Library and Information Science.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword to the Second Edition
Chapter 2 Foreword to the First Edition
Chapter 3 Preface
Chapter 4 Acknowledgements
Chapter 5 Introduction
Chapter 6 General Reference Works, Part 1
Chapter 7 General Reference Works, Part 2
Chapter 8 General Reference Works, Part 3
Chapter 9 Important Resources for Bible Study
Chapter 10 The Use of Concordances
Chapter 11 The Importance of Lexicons
Chapter 12 Word Studies: Old Testament
Chapter 13 Word Studies: New Testament
Chapter 14 Online Searching
Chapter 15 Specific Resource Tools: Indexes and Abstracts, Part 1
Chapter 16 Specific Resource Tools: Indexes and Abstracts, Part 2
Chapter 17 Bibliographies, Part 1
Chapter 18 Bibliographies, Part 2
Chapter 19 Unpublished Materials
Chapter 20 Notes
Chapter 21 Index
Chapter 22 The Authors

Editorial Reviews

.. . Barber and Krauss have crafted a good introduction to the intricate process of doing theological research.

Stone-Campbell Journal

.. . the 'Guide' is an excellent resource for up-to-date tools on biblical research.

Journal Of The Evangelical Theological Society

The strength of this work lies in its practical advice about research strategy, the range of works it cites, and the insights offered about certain works' merits and limitations.

Journal Of Religious & Theological Information - James C. Pakala

The authors of this book challenge evangelical Christians to become more intelligent, articulate, and winsome, as they vehemently oppose the shallow and popularistic approach to ministry so frequently seen today.

Concordia Journal

This work helps in locating and using theological materials effectively.. .

The Master's Seminary Journal

. . . the 'Guide' is an excellent resource for up-to-date tools on biblical research.

. . . Barber and Krauss have crafted a good introduction to the intricate process of doing theological research.

. . . the 'Guide' is an excellent resource for up-to-date tools on biblical research.

. . . Barber and Krauss have crafted a good introduction to the intricate process of doing theological research.

The authors of this book challenge evangelical Christians to become more intelligent, articulate, and winsome, as they vehemently oppose the shallow and popularistic approach to ministry so frequently seen today.

The strength of this work lies in its practical advice about research strategy, the range of works it cites, and the insights offered about certain works' merits and limitations.

This work helps in locating and using theological materials effectively. . .

The authors of this book challenge evangelical Christians to become more intelligent, articulate, and winsome, as they vehemently oppose the shallow and popularistic approach to ministry so frequently seen today.

The strength of this work lies in its practical advice about research strategy, the range of works it cites, and the insights offered about certain works' merits and limitations.

This work helps in locating and using theological materials effectively. . .

From the Publisher

The strength of this work lies in its practical advice about research strategy, the range of works it cites, and the insights offered about certain works' merits and limitations.
— James C. Pakala, Covenant Theological Seminary

Journal Of Religious & Theological Information