Adult Library: Bible Study

Bray, Bruce, Encounters with Jesus,
Friends United Meeting, Richmond, IN,
1988
In this Bible study, Jesus and the people He encountered are brought to a level that is easy to relate to and understand.

Brown,T., Gray,D., Parables of the Kingdom,
Quaker Home Service, London,
1994
Provides material for 6 sessions to refresh our memory of favourite parables and make us look at unfamiliar ones.

Cadbury, Henry Joel, A Quaker Approach to the Bible,
Quaker Universalist Fellowship, Landenberg, PA,
ISBN#1-878906-21-6, 1996
The Guilford Ward Lecture, 1953. A vital exposition of what might be called a "Quaker distinctive", a way of distinguishing the Religious Society of Friends from other religious bodies rooted in the Christian tradition.

Edwards-Delancey, Patricia, Christ Is.A Study of the Offices of Christ,
Friends United Meeting, Richmond, IN,
1988
A number of lessons and discussions involving Christ, including "Friendly Quotes" with each topic.

Fager, Chuck, Editor, Reclaiming a Resource,
Kimo Press, Falls Church, VA,
ISBN#0-945177-06-2, 1990
Nineteen essays written by workshop leaders at the Friends Bible Conference, 1989. Reflects the surprisiing depth and excitement involved in Bible study among Friends today.

Greenleaf Murer, Esther, Quaker Bible Index,
1992
Two high-density 3 1/2" disks (IBM of MAC compatible), using Word Perfect 5.1. To provide a tool for identifying scripture passages of importance to early Friends and locating representative uses of them.

Hadley, Mary Glenn, Following Jesus: What Does It Mean?,
Iowa Yearly Meeting,
A ten week course for disciples of Jesus in their daily lives. Illusstrated by Karen Kehoe.

Lawton,K., Pickvance,J., Waters,J., Is the Bible Important Today? If So, Why?,
Quaker Home Service, London,
1995
Essays and discussion questions about how the Bible is, or perhaps is not, important today.

MacInnes,K., Barnard,M., Henderson,B., Spiritual Journeys in the Bible,
PYM RE Committee, Philadelphia, PA,
1987
A series of 8 lessons for adults to review the lives of various Biblical characters, and to explore what meaning they have for us.

Mitchell, Stephen, The Gospel According to Jesus,
Harper Collins, New York, NY,
ISBN#0-06-016641-X, 1991
A new translation guide to Jesus' essential teachings for believers and unbelievers.

Morrison, Mary C., Approaching the Gospel Together,
Pendle Hill Publications, Wallingford, PA,
ISBN#0-87574-910-0, 1986
A leader's guide for group gospel study. Can be used in conjunction with Records of the Life of Jesus, by H.B. Sharman.

Reichardt, Dorothy, Finding Our Way in the Bible,
PYM RE Committee, Philadelphia, PA,
1986
An extensive exploration of the Bible, including questions and directions for leaders.

Sharman, Henry Burton, Records of the Life of Jesus,
Guild for Psychological Studies Publishing House, San Francisco,
ISBN#0-917479-12-2, 1991
The complete text of the four Gospels in the RSV. Simplifies the process of comparison and understanding. Can be used in conjunction with Approaching the Gospels Together by Mary Morrison.

Spears, Joanne & Larry, Friendly Bible Study,
Friends General Conference, Philadelphia, PA,
ISBN#0-620912-2-7, 1990
For small groups, embodying Friends' sense that greater insight comes from a combination of personal reflection and group interaction. Can also be used with children.

St.Jerome Edition The New Catholic Study Bible,
Catholic Bible Press, Thomas Nelson Publishers , Nashville, Camden,New York, NY,
1985
Catholic Bible, Today's English Version with Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha.

Taylor, Cynthia B., Hearing with New Ears,
Friends General Conference, Philadelphia, PA,
1986
An outline for leading/facilitating a 13-16 week adult Bible study from the perspective of liberation theology.

Thomas, Anne, Let Us See What Love Can Do,
Argenta Friends Press, Argenta, BC,
ISBN#0-920367-18-6, 1986
Canadian Quaker Pamphlet #23. A Bible study based on Romans 12.

Thomas, Anne, Only Fellow Voyagers: Creations Stories as a Guide for the Journey,
Quaker Home Service, London,
ISBN#0-85425-272-1, 1995
Swarthmore Lecture, 1995. Anne shares her insights into the intergrity of Creation, drawing principally from the book of Genesis, and from creation stories of other cultures.

Thomas, Anne, What canst thou say?,
1999
A collection of Bible study columns written for Quaker Life from July-August 1995 to July-August 1999.

Woodbrooke Students, Jesus in his Relationships,
Quaker Home Service, London,
1994
This study pack explores the life and acts of Jesus by examining his relationships with those around him.