This is a basic list of the major genres in scripture and how each genre should effect how you read and understand certain books of the Bible.
Extensive context and summary for every single book in the Bible. Once this link is clicked, scroll down and choose which book you'd like to understand the background of first.
To use the online cross references, just click on the tiny blue letter on the left of certain verses. The website will show you a few verses that may bring clarity to the verse your currently reading.
This online commentary link will bring you to a personal favortie of mine. Once the link takes you to the website, click on "David Guzik Study Guides" and choose the book and chapter you are looking for professional, solid commentary on.Â
As with any commentary, its important to remember that the theologian's words are not the words of God. Hold them loosely and weigh them with scripture.
Happy studying!