This module is designed for those who know how to use the basic tools -- concordances, Bible versions, handbooks, encyclopedias, and dictionaries -- and is ready to move to the next level of Bible study or research. When you complete this module, you should be able to:

• Know how to effectively use commentaries.
• Understand the importance of contextual background material, and be able to use some basic Bible background sources.
• Realize the value of, and be able to locate, basic books on hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation).