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Examples of lexicons include Thayer's, Abbott-Smith, and Strong's.
Examples of lexicons include Thayer's, Abbott-Smith, and Strong's.
'''Bible dictionary:''' Contains brief articles on biblical terms, people, places, and events. Bible dictionaries are generally more concise, frequently published as single volumes. Examples include: Smith's Bible Dictionary, Unger's Bible Dictionary.
articles on various Bible topics. Examples include the International Standard Bible
Encyclopedia (ISBE), McClintock & Strong, and Smith's Bible Dictionary.
'''Bible encyclopedia:''' Bible encyclopedia provides longer, more in-depth articles on a wider range of related subjects, often including topics not explicitly in the Bible. Encyclopedias are typically more comprehensive, often multi-volume works. Examples: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia (Two volume set).
<b>Doctrinal.</b> This includes systematic theologies, books that teach or overview
<b>Doctrinal.</b> This includes systematic theologies, books that teach or overview
by Dr. Bernard Ramm.
by Dr. Bernard Ramm.
<b>Apologetics.</b> Works that defend the Scriptures and the faith. For instance, "Evidence
<b>[[Christian apologetics]].</b> Works that defend the Scriptures and the faith. For instance, "Evidence
That Demands a Verdict".
That Demands a Verdict".
<b>Atlases.</b> Works that include maps and descriptions of the geography of the Holy Land.
<b>Bible atlases.</b> Works that include maps and descriptions of the geography of the Holy Land.
<b>Devotionals.</b> Works that are intended to be read on a regular basis and contain
<b>Devotionals.</b> Works that are intended to be read on a regular basis and contain