Thompson, Frank Charles: - Dr.
With over 100,000 topical reference and 8,000 chain topics, this Bible continues to offer a complete study library in one volume..
The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible\'s impact has grown as it has been offered in five English Bible translations as well as multiple Spanish editions.
Thompson\'s passing in 1940, his work and legacy continued with several major updates and enhancements to the study system over the years.
After Dr.
It became known as the most helpful, comprehensive, and unbiased study Bible available.
In 1908, the first edition of the Thompson(R) Chain-Reference(R) Bible was printed.
Thompson to have his Bible, with its extensive marginal references, published so that everyone could enjoy the blessing of this helpful study system.
They encouraged Dr.
Thompson\'s church saw his Bible and told him this would be a great help to them in their Bible study too.
Some in Dr.
These are what became the chain links that comprise the heart of the Thompson system.
He completed a series of thought suggestions opposite key verses throughout the Bible.
Thompson began the work he would continue for the rest of his life.
In 1890, Dr.
He saw the need for a well-organized reference Bible that would be of practical use to the lay reader as well as to preachers.
Thompson believed Bible study tools should be presented in a simple but scholarly way.
Dr.
Frank Charles Thompson was a young preacher in the late 1800s when he became disappointed with the reference Bibles being used by preachers.
Thompson, Frank Charles: - Dr