The Cambridge Companion to the Bible Deals not only with the canonical writings, but also with the apocryphal works produced by Jewish and Christian writers.

Introduction to Biblical Studies by Steve Moyise In nine short chapters, readers are introduced to questions of inspiration, canon and authority. This is followed by chapters on historical approaches to the Bible, such as source, form and redaction criticism.

Reading the Sacred Text: An Introduction to Biblical Studies by V. George Shillington Introduce the reader to all aspects of biblical studies.

A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible by Leland Ryken and Tremper Longman III Integrates literary and biblical studies. Four parts: The Bible as Literature, The Literature of the Old Testament, the Literature of the New Testament, the Literary Influence of the Bible.

An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry by David R. Bauer A selective, annotated bibliography of secondary resources on the Bible that are useful for preaching and teaching within the church.

The Bible in Western Culture: The Student’s Guide by Dee Dyas and Esther Hughes Presenting introductions to the Bible's most important characters, stories and themes, this text encourages better understanding, study and analysis of the Christian element in Western culture.