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The Bible -- New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) or equivalent like RSV or ESV
Bauer, David R. (2011). Inductive Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide to the Practice of Hermeneutics. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic. ISBN: 9780801097430

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