For those who desire more, I would highly recommend the following book which will help you develop your reference library and skills to research various biblical topics:

Introduction to Theological Research by Cyril Barber

The reference books that I recommend in the following pages are categorized as basic, intermediate, and advanced.

The preface of each book has been copied for you to help you evaluate its appropriateness in your library.

The recommendations are ones found in the books themselves. Some books did not have a forward / preface or recommendation.

Some books are out of print but are listed in the event that you come across a used copy.

If a person only had limited dollars to spend on biblical resources, I would encourage them to purchase the following items first: