Dr. Frank
Charles Thompson was a young preacher in the late 1800s when
he became disappointed with the reference Bibles being sold to
preachers. Dr. Thompson believed the Bible should be presented
in a simple, but scholarly way. He saw the need for a
wellorganized reference Bible that would be of practical use to
the layman as well as a minister.
In 1890, Dr. Thompson began the work he would continue
for the rest of his life. He completed the "thought suggestions"
opposite the verses throughout the Bible. These are what became
the "chainlinks" that are the heart of the Thompson system.
Some of the men in Dr. Thompson's church saw his Bible and told
him this would be a great help to them in their Bible study too.
They encouraged Dr. Thompson to have his Bible, with marginal
references, published so that everyone could enjoy the blessing
of this helpful study tool.
In 1908, the first edition of the Thompson
ChainReference BibleŽ was printed by Methodists Book
Concern of Dobbs Ferry, New York. It became known as the most
helpful, trustworthy and
unbiased study
Bible available. The ThompsonŽ Bible continues to
have that reputation today.
In 1913, Dr. Thompson joined with B.B. Kirkbride in
Indianapolis, Indiana to form the Kirkbride Bible Company. This
was to assure the constant improvement of this remarkable study
tool, and the widest distribution possible.
Today, the ThompsonŽ ChainReferenceŽ Study System
offers you a complete study library in one volume. With over 78
practical features for in depth Scriptural appreciation and
understanding, nothing can match what the Thompson
ChainReference BibleŽ offers:
* Over 100,000 topical references
* Over 8,000 Chain Topics
* Updated Archaeological Supplement with photos and maps
* Outline studies of each book of the Bible
* Journey maps and Bible harmonies
* Biblical Atlas
* Bible Book Outlines
* Over 4,000,000 Thompson ChainReferenceŽ Bibles sold!
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This is one of the few known photographs of Dr. Frank C.
Thompson
This photo
shows the original handwritten notes in the margins of Dr.
Thompson's personal Bible. This rare artifact, shows the
beginning of the ThompsonŽ Bible, and is now on display
at Kirkbride Bible Company offices in Indianapolis, Indiana. |
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