An Introduction To Theological Research

This work helps in locating and using theological materials effectively. . . * The Master's Seminary Journal * . . . the 'Guide' is an excellent resource for up-to-date tools on biblical research. * Journal Of The Evangelical Theological Society * . . . Barber and Krauss have crafted a good introduction to the intricate process of doing theological research. * Stone-Campbell Journal * The strength of this work lies in its practical advice about research strategy, the range of works it cites, and the insights offered about certain works' merits and limitations. -- James C. Pakala, Covenant Theological Seminary * Journal Of Religious & Theological Information * The authors of this book challenge evangelical Christians to become more intelligent, articulate, and winsome, as they vehemently oppose the shallow and popularistic approach to ministry so frequently seen today. * Concordia Journal * The authors of this book challenge evangelical Christians to become more intelligent, articulate, and winsome, as they vehemently oppose the shallow and popularistic approach to ministry so frequently seen today. * Concordia Journal * This work helps in locating and using theological materials effectively. . . * The Master's Seminary Journal * . . . the 'Guide' is an excellent resource for up-to-date tools on biblical research. * Journal Of The Evangelical Theological Society * . . . Barber and Krauss have crafted a good introduction to the intricate process of doing theological research. * Stone-Campbell Journal * The strength of this work lies in its practical advice about research strategy, the range of works it cites, and the insights offered about certain works' merits and limitations. -- James C. Pakala, Covenant Theological Seminary * Journal Of Religious & Theological Information *

Cyril J. Barber is a retired Pastoral Counselor and Professor. Robert M. Krauss, Jr. is a retired U.S. Air Force Chaplain with a background in Library and Information Science.

Chapter 1 Foreword to the Second Edition Chapter 2 Foreword to the First Edition Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Acknowledgements Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 General Reference Works, Part 1 Chapter 7 General Reference Works, Part 2 Chapter 8 General Reference Works, Part 3 Chapter 9 Important Resources for Bible Study Chapter 10 The Use of Concordances Chapter 11 The Importance of Lexicons Chapter 12 Word Studies: Old Testament Chapter 13 Word Studies: New Testament Chapter 14 Online Searching Chapter 15 Specific Resource Tools: Indexes and Abstracts, Part 1 Chapter 16 Specific Resource Tools: Indexes and Abstracts, Part 2 Chapter 17 Bibliographies, Part 1 Chapter 18 Bibliographies, Part 2 Chapter 19 Unpublished Materials Chapter 20 Notes Chapter 21 Index Chapter 22 The Authors