Nelson’s Biblical Cyclopedic Index
By Thomas Nelson
The first thing I want to say about this cyclopedic index is that it is pocket size. No longer are the giant, oversized, small print concordances and word study books manageable to carry or to use. This small, pocket size index is easily accessible due to its layout, bold print for subjects and numerous, overall structure. Secondly, I enjoyed the subject references that provided more than just a word about the passage you were to look up. In the Ten Commandments section, listed are references “divine origin, Christ sums up, love fulfills” (110). These references give you a fuller grasp of the passage you are going to look up before you begin your search.
The word study sections provided in the text are immensely helpful when trying to grasp concepts and words such as propitiation, revelation, humble, etc. The word study parts give a basic definition of the word but also lead you into a broader contextual understanding of the word through both testaments. Although these word study sections could be more broader and be more specific about the way these terms are used contextually, I think the reader’s appetite is wetted to begin further study.
For the compact size of this cyclopedic index, ease of use, including looking at the word study sections, this index is very helpful in bible study. I can see this index being of value to small group bible studies, large group studies, sermon preparation, research writing, and in other contexts.
By Thomas Nelson
The first thing I want to say about this cyclopedic index is that it is pocket size. No longer are the giant, oversized, small print concordances and word study books manageable to carry or to use. This small, pocket size index is easily accessible due to its layout, bold print for subjects and numerous, overall structure. Secondly, I enjoyed the subject references that provided more than just a word about the passage you were to look up. In the Ten Commandments section, listed are references “divine origin, Christ sums up, love fulfills” (110). These references give you a fuller grasp of the passage you are going to look up before you begin your search.
The word study sections provided in the text are immensely helpful when trying to grasp concepts and words such as propitiation, revelation, humble, etc. The word study parts give a basic definition of the word but also lead you into a broader contextual understanding of the word through both testaments. Although these word study sections could be more broader and be more specific about the way these terms are used contextually, I think the reader’s appetite is wetted to begin further study.
For the compact size of this cyclopedic index, ease of use, including looking at the word study sections, this index is very helpful in bible study. I can see this index being of value to small group bible studies, large group studies, sermon preparation, research writing, and in other contexts.
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