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The Holy Bible King James Version: 1611 EditionThe Holy Bible King James Version: 1611 Edition
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The most popular book in the world. The greatest story ever told written by God himself by the hands of men. Spanning the foundations of the universe, creation of heaven and earth, the fall of Man, atonements for sin, the promise of a saviour, future chaos, the redemption of man, The return of The King.
Zondervan NIV Study BibleZondervan NIV Study Bible
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I read this translation for the study notes and commentaries. The language is more modern and easier to understand than KJV but not as poetic.
Good News Bible: With Deuterocanonicals/ApocryphaGood News Bible: With Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha by American Bible Society
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Apocrypha books are said to not be inspired but 1 & 2 Maccabees give insight on events from Malachi, the last old testament prophet to the birth of Jesus Christ.
Eusebius' Ecclesiastical HistoryEusebius' Ecclesiastical History by Eusebius Pamphilus
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Eusebius is called the father of church history. Learn of the life and works of the apostles and early church fathers and the doctrines, heresies, triumphs and tribulations the church dealt with in the first 300 years after Christ's resurrection
The Works of Josephus: Complete and Unabridged, New Updated EditionThe Works of Josephus: Complete and Unabridged, New Updated Edition by Flavius Josephus
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Josephus works is an excellent resource for studies. He has researched, recorded and confirmed many events in the old testament - like the great flood and the resting place of Noah's ark, the table of nations, Jewish antiquties and even the historical existance of Christ and his followers.
1 Enoch: A New Translation; Based on the Hermeneia Commentary1 Enoch: A New Translation; Based on the Hermeneia Commentary by George W.E. Nickelsburg
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This new translation by Nickelburg and VanderKam is easier to read then others and includes brief but insightful footnotes. See below for description.
Lost Book of Enoch : A Comprehensive Transliteration of the Forgotten Book of the BibleLost Book of Enoch : A Comprehensive Transliteration of the Forgotten Book of the Bible by Joseph B. Lumpkin
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Quoted in the book of Jude and alluded to in 2 Peter, this book was lost and then found in canon of the Ethiopian Othodox Church. Learn what really happened before the great deluge, who are the angels that produced malevolent gaints by marrying human women, the origin of evil and prophecies about the Messiah and the coming judgement of the world.
Book of Jasher: Referred to in Joshua & II Samuel - Complete Exhaustive 1840 J.H. Parry - Sefer YahsharBook of Jasher: Referred to in Joshua & II Samuel - Complete Exhaustive 1840 J.H. Parry - Sefer Yahshar by J.H. Parry
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Another ancient book that was lost and found, it's like reading the book of Genesis with more detail. This book was referred to in Joshua 10:12-14 and II Samuel 1:18.
The Book of Jubilees;  The Little Genesis, The Apocalypse of MosesThe Book of Jubilees; The Little Genesis, The Apocalypse of Moses by Joseph B. Lumpkin
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Like the book of Genesis, with less detail but clears up misunderstood passages and time is measured and told in sequences of 50 years (Jubilees). This book was supposedly revealed to Moses by an angel of God when he was on Mt Sinai for 40 days and nights.
The Histories (Penguin Classics)The Histories (Penguin Classics) by Herodotus
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Herodotus is dubbed the father of modern history. Very insightful accounts of his experiences, historical events, and mythology from North-east Africa, Middle and near east and Europe.
Lost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It into the New TestamentLost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It into the New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman
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Books that were not accepted as inspired writings and not included in the bibical canon. Gives insight of the varying doctrines and concerns of the early church era.
The Kebra NagastThe Kebra Nagast
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This is like a mini bible as it summarizes many stories in the scriptures but details the supposed account of the taking of the Jewish Ark of The Coventant by Menelik 1- the son of King Solomon and Queen of Sheba (Saba) - to it's present abobe in Ethiopia. I don't know if it's true or not, but this is a fasinating read.
The Jewish Study Bible: featuring The Jewish Publication Society TANAKH TranslationThe Jewish Study Bible: featuring The Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation
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The Jewish Tanakh, what Christians call the Old Testament. Writen and inspired by the great "I Am". Many prophecies have been fullfilled, many still pending. The finger print of God is reveal in code within the text.
Gilgamesh: A New English VersionGilgamesh: A New English Version by Stephen Mitchell
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One of the oldest epic stories in the world. In this story there is a Noah-like character, Utnaphishtim, that survived a great world wide flood in a large boat. This is one of the many non-biblcal accounts of a world wide flood that destroy everything but a few people and animals.
The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: Classic EditionThe New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: Classic Edition by James Strong
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Great for finding the real meaning of ancient Hebrew and Greek words to put verses in context. Every serious Bible Student should have this.
An English interpretation of the Holy QuranAn English interpretation of the Holy Quran by A. Yusuf Ali
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The Holy book of Islam, one of the fastest growing religions in the world. To read and understand the Muslim's point of veiw and compare similarities and differences to the Tanakh and the New Testament.
Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time LinesRose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines by Rose Publishing
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A nice and colorful resource for bible study. Ancient maps, charts, time lines and more.
Invisible War, TheInvisible War, The by Donald Grey Barnhouse
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What was heaven and earth like before Genesis? What happened to cause the earth to become "formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep," before the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. The answers may be in this book.
Cosmic Codes: Hidden Messages From the Edge of EternityCosmic Codes: Hidden Messages From the Edge of Eternity by Chuck Missler
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Excellent reference book with thought provoking insights and conjectures, a signature trait of Dr. Chuck Missler. Using sciptures, historical findings and cryptology to discover hidden codes in the bible.
Earth's Earliest AgesEarth's Earliest Ages by G. H. Pember
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I've not read this yet but heard it's a great resource.
The Fall of Lucifer (Chronicles of Brothers)The Fall of Lucifer (Chronicles of Brothers) by Wendy Alec
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Beautifully written biblical fiction as imagined by Wendy Alec, cofounder of God TV. Arch-angels Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer are celestial brothers in heavenly realms. Until Lucifer becomes prideful and jealous of God's plan for a new creation made in the image of God, Man. Michael and Gabriel regretfully witness Lucifer's downward spiral into the darkside.