These books include historical information about the persons, places and things of the Bible as well the Bible itself.

As the Hebrews view of the world was very different from our modern perspective, these books will provide details into how the Hebrews thought and perceived the world around them as well as their view of God and other subjects of the Bible.

The transmission of the Bible from its original writings to its modern translations is a long and involved process. Understanding this process will provide a solid background to understanding the history of the Biblical text.

There are many different Hebrew texts such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, Masoretic text and Samaritan text as well as ancient translations such as the Greek Septuagint, Aramaic Targum and Latin Vulgate. This is the study of these various Hebrew traditions and translations in order to attempt a reconstruction of the original writings.

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The Bible As History: The author examines the events of the Bible from a researcher and journalist's point of view. He documents the cultural background to many of the Biblical stories, people and places. He records how archeology and anthropology in the last two hundred years have substantiated the people and events of the Bible as well as revealed the actual locations of their existence and in some cases actual records of Biblical characters.

The Stones Cry Out: This survey of archaeological discoveries in Bible lands includes testimonies and interviews from leading archaeologists and exciting pictures featuring the latest finds made in the lands of the Bible

Halley's Bible Handbook: This book follows the books of the Bible interjecting history, geography, archeological evidences and characters where applicable to the text.

All Light's on in the Master's House: A fascinating book that explores an alternative view of God, the angels, nephilim and the Bible.

His Name is One: An indepth look at the names of God as understood by the ancient Hebrews whose writings in the Bible are filled with vivid images of God lost through translation and culture.

Hebrew Thought Compared with Greek: One of the best books we have read on how the ancient Hebrew mind works. This book explains how the Hebrews perceived time, space, past, present, future, action and much more.

Life and Language in the Old Testament: An excellent book covering the ancient Hebrew language, culture and thought.

Interpreting Hebrew Poetry: The Hebrew Bible is filled with Hebrew poetry yet is usually completely overlooked because it is not recognized as poetry. Hebrew poetry is very different from our own and a good understanding of it can reveal Biblical passages and proper interpretation.

The Bible We Love: Hundreds of Hebrew Idioms of the Bible explained. This book is in Hebrew.

Listening to the Language of the Bible, Hearing it Through Jesus' Ears: If you want to get the deeper meaning of Biblical words this book is for you. It examines many different words of the Bible revealing their original cultural context and meaning.

Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible

An Adopted Legacy: Neo-Assyrian Origin to Hebrew Lore

Memory and Manuscript : Oral Tradition and Written Transmission in Rabbinic Judaism and Early Christianity with Tradition and Transmission in Early Christianity

Textual Criticism - Recovering the Text of the Hebrew Bible: A basic overview of textual criticism. The ancient Hebrew and Greek texts that have survived to this day, contain errors. By comparing all the ancient copies and translations of the Bible, the textual critic attempts to uncover the original reading of the text. This book explains some of the errors as well as demonstrates how the process of textual criticism works.

Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible:

Old Testament Textual Criticism: