Ideas for creating a collection called "Bible Characters"

Bruce Dunning

If anyone has created a collection on Bible Characters can you pass on the search criteria you used to do this? Thanks!

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Todd Phillips

For starters, use this rule:

subject:"Bible--Biography"

Mark Smith

Todd's suggestion gets some of them but not all (as he said). My collection is mostly manual as I couldn't come up with a good rule. Tagging might be the solution, then you have just a little work to do when adding a new volume to your Library.

Rosie Perera

I've manually tagged mine with BibleChar. I used subject:"Bible--Biography" and communitytag:biography to find ones I might have missed (I appended ANDNOT BibleChar to each of those filters so I wouldn't have to wade through ones I'd already found). Here's the bibliography of what I came up with:

Anderson,
Clive. Face2Face With Sennacherib: Encounterng Assyria's Great and
Terrifying Ruler. Edited by Robinson, Simon J. Face2Face Series.
Leominster: Day One Publications, 2007.

Barber,
Wayne A., Eddie Rasnake and Richard L. Shepherd. Learning Life Principles
from the Kings of the Old Testament. Following God Series. Chattanooga, TN:
AMG Publishers, 1998.

Barber,
Wayne A., Eddie Rasnake and Richard L. Shepherd. Learning Life Principles
from the New Testament Men of Faith. Following God Series. Chattanooga, TN:
AMG Publishers, 1999.

Barber,
Wayne A., Eddie Rasnake and Richard L. Shepherd. Learning Life Principles
from the Woman of the Bible, Book One. Following God Series. Chattanooga,
TN: AMG Publishers, 1999.

Barber,
Wayne A., Eddie Rasnake and Richard L. Shepherd. Life Principles from the
Prophets of the Old Testament. Following God Series. Chattanooga, TN: AMG
Publishers, 1999.

Barber,
Wayne A., Eddie Rasnake and Richard L. Shepherd. The Leader's Guidebook:
Life Principles from the Women of the Bible-Book One. Following God Series.
Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2001.

Barber,
Wayne A., Eddie Rasnake and Richard L. Shepherd. Learning Life Principles
from the Woman of the Bible, Book Two. Following God Series. Chattanooga,
TN: AMG Publishers, 2002.

Barber,
Wayne A., Eddie Rasnake and Richard L. Shepherd. The Leader's Guidebook:
Life Principles from the Women of the Bible-Book Two. Following God Series.
Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2002.

Bentley,
Michael. Face2Face With David Vol. 1: Encountering the Man After God's Heart.
Edited by Robinson, Simon J. Face2Face Series. Leominster: Day One Publications,
2006.

Bentley,
Michael. Face2Face With David Vol. 2: Encountering the Man After God's Heart.
Edited by Robinson, Simon J. Face2Face Series. Leominster: Day One
Publications, 2007.

Blunt,
Henry. Lectures on the History of Abraham and Jacob. Philadelphia:
Hooker and Agnew, 1841.

Bruce,
F. F. Paul: Apostle of the Free Spirit. Milton Keynes, UK: Paternoster,
1977.

Bulter,
John G. Vol. Number Twenty-One, Daniel: The Man of Loyalty. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 2007.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Five, Gideon: The Mighty Man of Valor. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1992.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Seven, John the Baptist: The Herald of Christ. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1992.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Six, Samson: The Weak Strong Man. Bible Biography
Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1992.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Nine, Abraham: The Father of the Jews. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1993.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number One, Joseph: The Patriarch of Character. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1993.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Eight, Peter: The Illustrious Disciple. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1993.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Three, Elijah: The Prophet of Confrontation. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1994.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Four, Elisha: The Miracle Prophet. Bible Biography
Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1994.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Two, Jonah: The Parochial Prophet. Bible Biography
Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1994.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Ten, Lot: The Worldly Christian. Bible Biography
Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1994.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Eleven, Paul: The Missionary Apostle. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1995.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Thirteen, Joshua: The Conqueror of Canaan. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1996.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Twelve, Moses: The Emancipator of Israel. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1996.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Fourteen, Samuel: The Prophet of Transition. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1997.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Fifteen, David: The King of Israel. Bible Biography
Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1998.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Sixteen, Nehemiah: The Wall Builder. Bible Biography
Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1998.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Eighteen, Hezekiah: The King of Survival. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1999.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Seventeen, Jacob: The Sower and Reaper. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1999.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Nineteen, Mordecai: The Defender of the Jews. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1999.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Twenty, Ruth: The Ancestress of Christ. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 1999.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Twenty-Three, Noah: The Ark Builder. Bible Biography
Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 2007.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Twenty-Two, Solomon: The King of Splendor. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 2007.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Twenty-Seven, Heroes: The Biography of Faith (Hebrews
11). Bible Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 2008.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Twenty-Five, Isaac: The Promised Son. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 2008.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Twenty-Four, Job: The Suffering Saint. Bible
Biography Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 2008.

Butler,
John G. Vol. Number Twenty-Six, Saul: The Rejected King. Bible Biography
Series. Clinton, IA: LBC Publications, 2008.

Coats,
George W. Vol. 57, Moses: Heroic Man, Man of God. Journal for the Study
of the Old Testament Supplement Series. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press,
1988.

Comfort,
Philip and Walter A. Elwell. The Complete Book of Who's Who in the Bible.
Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2004.

Cumming,
John. The Last of the Patriarchs; or, Lessons from the Life of Joseph.
Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blakiston, 1856.

Dale,
Robert. Barnabas: A Good Man, Full of Faith. People in the Bible.
Leominster, UK: Day One Publications, 2007.

Davies,
Philip R. Vol. 81, First Person: Essays in Biblical Autobiography. The
Biblical Seminar. London: Sheffield Academic Press, 2002.

De Haan, M. R. Daniel the
Prophet. Grand
Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1995.

De
Haan, M. R. Adventures in Faith: Studies in the Life of Abraham. Grand
Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1996.

Ellsworth,
Roger. Face2Face With Samuel: Encountering the King-Maker. Edited by
Robinson, Simon J. Face2Face Series. Leominster: Day One Publications, 2006.

Ellsworth,
Roger. Face2Face With Simon Peter: Encountering the Preacher at Pentecost.
Edited by Robinson, Simon J. Face2Face Series. Leominster: Day One Publications,
2007.

Farrar,
Frederic William. The Life and Work of St. Paul. New York: E. P. Dutton
& Company, 1902.

Gardner,
Paul Douglas. New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters: The
Complete Who's Who in the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing
House, 1995.

Hughes,
Chris. Face2Face With Rahab: Encountering the Woman Snatched from
Destruction. Edited by Robinson, Simon J. Face2Face Series. Leominster: Day
One Publications, 2008.

Jones,
Colin D. Samson: Man of Strength, Man of Weakness. People in the Bible.
Leominster, UK: Day One Publications, 2007.

Jones,
Julia. Face2Face With Tamar, Bathsheba, and Tamar: Encountering Three Women
With Messed-Up Lives. Edited by Robinson, Simon J. Face2Face Series.
Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008.

Jordan,
James B. Primeval Saints: Studies in the Patriarchs of Genesis. Moscow,
ID.: Canon Press, 2001.

MacArthur,
John F. In the Footsteps of Faith: Lessons from the Lives of Great Men.
electronic ed. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1998.

Mackintosh,
C. H. The Call of God, or Reflections on the Characters of Abraham and Lot:
Genesis XII-XXII. New York: Loizeaux Brothers, 1945.

Mandel,
David. The Ultimate Who's Who in the Bible. Alachua, FL: Bridge-Logos,
2007.

Owens,
Virginia Stem. Daughters of Eve: Seeing Ourselves in Women of the Bible.
Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2007.

Pink,
Arthur Walkington. Gleanings from Elisha His Life and Miracles.
Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2005.

Pink,
Arthur Walkington. The Life of David. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible
Software, 2005.

Rasnake,
Eddie, Richard L. Shepherd and Wayne A. Barber. Learning Life Principles
from the Personalities of the Old Testament. Following God Series.
Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 1998.

Richards,
Larry. Every Man in the Bible. Nashville: T. Nelson, 1999.

Richards,
Sue Poorman and Larry Richards. Every Woman in the Bible. Nashville, TN:
T. Nelson Publishers, 1999.

Robertson,
A. T. Epochs in the Life of Paul: A Study of Development in Paul's Career.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1909.

Robinson,
Simon J. Face2Face With Elijah: Encountering Elijah the Fiery Prophet.
Face2Face Series. Leominster: Day One Publications, 2006.

Stalker,
James. The Life of St. Paul. New York: American tract society, 1888.

Varner,
William. The Chariot of Israel: Exploits of the Prophet Elijah. 1st ed.
West Collingswood, NJ: Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, 1984.

Whyte,
Alexander. Bible Characters: Ahithophel to Nehemiah, Vol. 3. Edinburgh;
London: Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1896.

Whyte,
Alexander. Bible Characters: Gideon to Absalom, Vol. 2. Edinburgh;
London: Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1896.

Whyte,
Alexander. Bible Characters: Joseph and Mary to James, The Lord's Brother,
Vol. 4. Edinburgh; London: Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1896.

Whyte,
Alexander. Bible Characters: Stephen to Timothy, Vol. 5. Edinburgh;
London: Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1901.

Whyte,
Alexander. Bible Characters: Adam to Achan, Vol. 1. Edinburgh; London:
Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1902.

Whyte,
Alexander. Bible Characters: Our Lord's Characters, Vol. 6. Edinburgh;
London: Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1902.

Wiersbe,
Warren W. Be Obedient. "Be" Commentary Series. Wheaton, IL: Victor
Books, 1991.

Winter,
Jim. Face2Face With Elisha: Encountering the Messenger of Salvation.
Edited by Robinson, Simon J. Face2Face Series. Leominster: Day One
Publications, 2008.

The
Greater Men and Women of the Bible: Adam-Joseph. Edited by
Hastings, James. Edinburg: T&T Clark, 1913.

The
Greater Men and Women of the Bible: Hezekiah-Malachi. Edited by
Hastings, James. Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1915.

The
Greater Men and Women of the Bible: Mary-Simon. Edited by
Hastings, James. Edinburg: T&T Clark, 1915.

The
Greater Men and Women of the Bible: Moses-Samson. Edited by
Hastings, James. Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1914.

The
Greater Men and Women of the Bible: Ruth-Naaman. Edited by
Hastings, James. Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1914.

The
Greater Men and Women of the Bible: St. Luke-Titus. Edited by
Hastings, James. Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1916.

Tabletalk Magazine, August 1997: Counting on
God: The Faith of Abraham. Lake Mary, FL:
Ligonier Ministries, 1997.

MJ. Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/435060#Comment_435060

I basically hand built the list then converted what I could to criteria - very much based on title names in my own collection.

title:(David, Elisha, Joseph, Nathan,Names) ANDNOT series:"Works of Flavius"

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

If anyone has created a collection on Bible Characters can you pass on the search criteria you used to do this?

Wiki has => http://wiki.logos.com/Example_Collections that includes Biography.

Personally using rule for a Biography collection:

(subject:Biography AND type:(Encyclopedia,Monograph)) OR title:"English Baptists"

Keep Smiling [:)]

Bruce Dunning

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/435094#Comment_435094

Wow, you folks are amazing. I knew some of the information but I knew enough to know that I didn't know everything I needed to know. [:)]

I thought that I would probably have to add quite a few manually because not all are covered by subject:"Bible--Biography". I thought of tagging but that is a lot of work and I'm still not sure if it would cover them all.

Rosie, I especially like your suggestion to use communitytag:biography too. That is quite the bibliography Rosie!

Thanks everyone.

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/435094#Comment_435094

Personally using rule for a Biography collection:

(subject:Biography AND type:(Encyclopedia,Monograph)) OR title:"English Baptists"

Expanded rule a bit to incorporate MJ's suggestion, which nearly doubled collection size while adding more biographical resources:

(subject:Biography AND type:(Encyclopedia,Monograph)) OR (title:("Christian History",Elisha,"English Baptists",Joseph,"Life of David",Names) ANDNOT series:Josephus)

Keep Smiling [:)]

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/435114#Comment_435114

I thought of tagging but that is a lot of work

It's not a huge amount of work, since large groups of them can be listed by using library filters (such as subject:"Bible--Biography" or if you see something in my bibliography that a filter would pick up a lot of, use that, for example "Learning Life Principles from"; "Bible Biography"; "Bible Characters"; or "Greater Men and Women").

Then once you get your library showing a small number of books all of which (or most of which) you want to tag with the same tag, you can multi-select them (click on the first of a group of resources, then Shift+click on the last in that set and it will select the whole set between where you clicked first and where you clicked with Shift held down). You can add (or subtract) individual titles to the multiple resource selection using Ctrl+click. Be careful when doing multi-select to click on a column other than the book cover or the title, since that will open the book instead of selecting it.

Once you have a bunch of resources selected, you can tag them all at once by clicking on "add tag" in the info panel at the right.

So you can probably tag all the books you have currently which are about Bible characters in a few minutes if you're adept at selecting and clicking and typing.

Try various other filters like names of Bible characters you know of (in the title and the subject field, not the author field) to see if there might be other books you've missed that are about an individual character. For example title:Abraham OR subject:Abraham -- and then skim through all the titles that match to see if any ought to be tagged. Change both instances of Abraham to another well-known Bible character that you think might likely be covered in a book, say, David.

You don't have to get it perfectly complete the first time. As you're using Logos over the coming weeks if you stumble across a book you missed, you can just tag it then and it will automatically get added to your collection.

Bruce Dunning

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/435159#Comment_435159

Thanks Rosie. I appreciate the advice and plan to work on tagging more books.