How to Find Things in the Web Edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal

Browsing with the "Site Map" (Combined Contents)

Note: After selecting a link found in either a chapter contents section or the "Site Map" (Combined Contents), then the browser BACKSPACE key or (ALT+BACK ARROW) may be used to return the cursor to the last position of either section.

The Windows "Find" command (CTL+F) can be used to find any word or phrase on a web page. If you are not using Windows, then check the help features of both your browser and your operating system.

The Google Advanced Search

A "Local Search" [The Google Advanced Search] using general search terms may yield to many hits because the best citations appear in many topical listings. In that case begin by browsing the "Combined Interactive Contents for THE WEB EDITION OF BIBLICAL COUNSEL: RESOURCES FOR RENEWAL."

The new Bing AI-powered Copilot for the web

An alternate URL for The Combined Interactive Chapter Contents

The style of scripture references varies greatly. For example Galatians 2:20 may appear as Gal. 2:20; Gal. 2. 20; Gal. ii. 20; Gal. ii.20, and so forth, and so on, including different combinations of abbreviations, punctuations, spacing, and Roman and Arabic numbering. In THE WEB EDITION scripture references are followed by a standard notation in brackets, for example, [Galatians 2:20]. Notice, this enables users to execute a "Local Search" (Google Advance Search), for a standardized scripture reference, and to find all references to that scripture in THE WEB EDITION.

Also notice that Logos' web tool, Reftagger, is used throughout THE WEB EDITION. Reftagger highlights bible verses and converts them into links. Move the cursor onto the verse, and a preview of the entire verse will pop up, with additional options for further study.
Logos Reftagger
https://www.logos.com/reftagger

Browse the indexes

Index of Scripture, 1993 print edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
http://www.lettermen2.com/scrind.html

Index of Authors and Titles, 1993 print edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
http://www.lettermen2.com/authors.html

Index of Subjects, 1993 print edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal, 1993,
http://www.lettermen2.com/subjind.html

Note: See the Preface to the Web Edition for further comments on the challenge of indexing.

The Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal, 1997 edition CD-ROM in Logos Library System (LLS) format may be searched with the Logos Library System (LLS) program.

The "See also" entries from the Index of Subjects for the 1993 print edition have been added to the end of topical listings in THE WEB EDITION, and some are interactive.

Words of Christ and Christian Classics

Christian Classics, A Short Title Listing
Lists approximately 270 Christian classics. These classics are identified in other citations throughout the work with the phrase "A Christian classic."
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr3ch.html#ccastl

Christian Classics Available at Internet Archive, February 3, 2014
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrrappb.html

Searches for videos and DVDs resources

Searching Online for PDF files

Browse websites of outside resources

Again, the Advanced Search feature of Google.com may be used to search any specific domain (website). For example, THE WEB EDITION OF BIBLICAL COUNSEL: RESOURCES FOR RENEWAL is located in the domain "lettermen2.com." Select "Local Search" from the topbar of any web page in THE WEB EDITION. Then to search for "John 3:16" (or "Rutherford, Samuel" or "Child Abuse") in "lettermen2.com" enter the search terms in the search screen at "this exact word or phrase:" and "site or domain:".
Of course, a link to Google Advanced Search may also be added to the Internet Explorer toolbar for local searches of other domains.
https://www.google.com/advanced_search

The Puritan Hard Drive

WorldCat.org, Amazon.com, and LibraryThing.com as research tools

In WorldCat.org, select "Search," search for "lettermen2" in the Contacts box to find special listings from THE WEB EDITION in WorldCat. These include "Local Holdings for Christian classics," part 1 and part 2, and give classics held by your local library.

Amazon.com Books offers and easy way to find a new or used copy of a book. It also is an additional resource for researchers.

The Amazon.com Books database provides, among other things, the following information:

• records for most books-in-print and out-of-print books,
• the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) began in 1966. Books published before 1966 may not have an ISBN number unless they have been reprinted after 1966. Amazon.com uses either the ISBN or a 10-digit Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) to identify books. "The Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) is a product identification number used by Amazon.com and its partners."
• author linked searches. Clicking on the author's name lists other works by the same author and also books in which the author is quoted or otherwise mentioned,
• full text searches of some titles,
• publisher's annotation,
• editorial reviews,
• reviews by Amazon.com staff and published book reviews,
• reader's comments,
• other titles bought by customers who bought the subject title,
• the opportunity to buy or sell a used copy of the book on the Amazon.com page for the new book
• used books and out-of-print search service,
• automatic e-mail notification when new titles are released or titles are reprinted,
• "Personal Favorites" features,
• and so forth, and so on.

Related Weblinks

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How to Find a Book
http://www.lettermen2.com/findbook.html

WorldCat Guide
http://www.bsu.edu/library/media/pdf/instworldcatguide.pdf

Disclaimer: Weblinks and related resources listed are given only for purposes of research.
Views and opinion expressed at other web sites do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of this webmaster.
Arrangement of weblinks does not in any way indicate that independent authors or webmasters hold similar views and opinions.
Researchers are urged to exercise the utmost discernment in navigating the World Wide Web. See the topical listing "Spiritual Discernment."

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Updated -- August 6, 2023, Lettermen Associates