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Bible Study & Research Resources: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide combines scholarly works, ancient texts, supernatural worldview studies, pastoral resources, apologetics, and free online tools.
It’s meant to serve both serious students of the Bible and everyday readers who want depth and context.

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Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (DDD)
Standard reference on divine and semi-divine beings in the Bible and ANE.
The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament (HALOT)
Authoritative Hebrew/Aramaic lexicon.
Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich (BDAG), A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature
Gold standard for NT Greek.
New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT)
Scholarly, evangelical OT commentary series.
New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)
Scholarly, evangelical NT commentary series.
The IVP Bible Background Commentary (OT & NT)
Accessible cultural and historical insights for every passage.

Ancient Near Eastern & Comparative Texts

Canaanite Myths and Legends — John C. L. Gibson (trans.)
Classic English introduction to Ugaritic mythological texts.
Religious Texts from Ugarit — Nicholas Wyatt
Technical translations and notes on Ugaritic religious material.
The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament in English — R.H. Charles (1913; reprints available)
Landmark two-volume collection of Jewish writings outside the Hebrew canon, foundational for understanding Second Temple Judaism and NT background.

Supernatural Worldview & Divine Beings

Michael S. Heiser – Supernatural Worldview Series & Related Works
- The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible
- Angels: What the Bible Really Says About God’s Heavenly Host
- Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness
- I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible
  Explores divine council, angels/demons, and the supernatural worldview of Scripture.
The Angel of the LORD: A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Study — Matt Foreman & Douglas Van Dorn
Argues that the Angel of the LORD is a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ.
God’s Monsters — Esther J. Hamori
Vengeful spirits, deadly angels, hybrid creatures, and divine hitmen in the Bible.
The Satan: How God’s Executioner Became the Enemy — John J. Collins
Tracks the evolution of “the satan” from divine prosecutor to cosmic enemy.
God: An Anatomy — Francesca Stavrakopoulou
Explores the Bible’s bodily imagery of God in dialogue with ANE traditions.

Theological & Historical Studies

Two Powers in Heaven — Alan F. Segal
Classic study of rabbinic debates about divine plurality and heresy.
The Bible Says So — Dan McClellan
Challenges common misconceptions about the Bible at a popular level.

Popular Theology / Pastoral Resources

Destined to Reign — Joseph Prince
Grace-centered teaching on living in God’s unmerited favor.
Sharper Than a Two-Edged Sword — Andrew Wommack
Summarizes 16 foundational teachings in a practical format.
Spirit, Soul, and Body — Andrew Wommack
Explains humanity’s three-part nature and its impact on spiritual growth.
The Blessed Life — Robert Morris
On generosity, stewardship, and the joy of giving.
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream — David Platt
Calls believers to radical discipleship and mission.
Smith Wigglesworth on the Power of Scripture
Sermons on the authority and transformative power of God’s Word.
Greater Works — Smith Wigglesworth
On the Spirit-filled life, faith, and miracles.
One Flesh — Bob Yandian
Biblical study on marriage, intimacy, and covenant faithfulness.

Apologetics & Discernment

The Kingdom of the Cults — Walter Martin
(Updated by Ravi Zacharias & Hank Hanegraaff)
Classic apologetics handbook evaluating groups like Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, and Christian Science.
The Kingdom of the Occult — Walter Martin (with Jill Martin Rische & Kurt Van Gorden)
Companion volume addressing occult practices, spiritism, and esoteric religions.

Free & Web-Based Bible Study Resources

Abarim Publications
Creative site with a Hebrew dictionary, Greek–English NT, and name studies. Blends language, history, and science, though not strictly academic.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary
Free verse-by-verse commentary by Pastor David Guzik, with audio/video teaching.
The Junia Project
Faith-based site promoting biblical equality in leadership and marriage.
Academia.edu
Academic networking site for sharing research papers (use with copyright awareness).
Bible Hub
Free suite with translations, interlinear texts, commentaries, concordances, and devotionals.
Logos Bible Software
Robust digital study platform.
⚠️ Free basic version available, but advanced features and libraries require upgrades.
Miqlat.org
Dr. Michael Heiser’s ministry site with free resources and links to his work.
Naked Bible Podcast — Dr. Michael Heiser
Explores Scripture in context with emphasis on the supernatural worldview.
Awakening School of Theology (AWKNG ST) — Dr. Michael Heiser
Structured online courses based on Heiser’s teaching (not free, but accessible).
Mishnah.org — Online Mishnah Study Platform
Provides the full Mishnah text in Hebrew with parallel English translation, along with chapter-by-chapter navigation and basic commentary notes. Designed for accessible learning and reference.
Where to Start
This list has everything from heavyweight academic tools to down-to-earth devotional reads and free online helps. Don’t feel like you’ve got to grab them all at once. A good place to begin is with something like the IVP Bible Background Commentary or a free tool like Bible Hub, then build from there as your study grows.
Final Note
Whether it’s a scholarly book, a pastoral voice, or an online resource, every one of these is here to help you dig deeper into Scripture. Use what fits where you are right now, and let these tools point you closer to the heart of God and the truth of His Word.