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Author : John Brown
Release : 1866
Genre : Bible
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of the Bible by : John Brown
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Bible written by John Brown. This book was released on 1866. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Noel Freedman
Release : 2000-12-31
Genre : Religion
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 032/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible by : David Noel Freedman
Download or read book Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible written by David Noel Freedman. This book was released on 2000-12-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly yet clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the Bible. The Dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomenae matters that Bible students at all levels may encounter in reading or discussion. Nearly 600 first-rate Bible authorities have contributed to the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Intended as a tool for practical Bible use, this illustrated dictionary reflects recent archaeological discoveries and the breadth of current biblical scholarship, including insights from critical analysis of literary, historical, sociological, and other methodological issues. The editorial team has also incorporated articles that explore and interpret important focuses of biblical theology, text and transmission, Near Eastern archaeology, extrabiblical writings, and pertinent ecclesiastical traditions - all of which help make the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible the most comprehensive and up-to-date one-volume Bible dictionary on the market today.
Author : John L. Mckenzie
Release : 1995-10
Genre : Reference
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 139/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Dictionary Of The Bible by : John L. Mckenzie
Download or read book The Dictionary Of The Bible written by John L. Mckenzie. This book was released on 1995-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent, single-volume Catholic dictionary of the Bible written by respected Catholic Biblical scholar John L. McKenzie S. J. and originally published in 1965. Fr. John L. McKenzie, S.J., (1910-1991) was an acclaimed Catholic Scripture scholar who wrote numerous books and was the first Catholic scholar on the Divinity School faculty. He was at one time president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America and president of the Society of Biblical Literature. His Dictionary of the Bible is the best one-volume orthodox Catholic Bible dictionary available in the English language—it’s an essential reference tool that should be on the shelf of every good Catholic library. A standard reference work, providing concise descriptions of biblical characters, terms, and places, as well as pertinent illustrations and charts, this is “one of the most up-to-date and reliable dictionaries of the Bible in any language.…Magnificent in scholarship, ample in learning, frank and unhesitating in facing all the difficulties and problems, sympathetic with the varieties and diversities of other views” (Religious Education).
Author : Noah Webster
Release : 1841
Genre : English language
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Book Synopsis An American Dictionary of the English Language by : Noah Webster
Download or read book An American Dictionary of the English Language written by Noah Webster. This book was released on 1841. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Holman Bible Publishers
Release : 2011-01-01
Genre : Religion
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 424/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Holman Concise Bible Dictionary by : Holman Bible Publishers
Download or read book Holman Concise Bible Dictionary written by Holman Bible Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holman Concise Bible Dictionary is the right resource when you just want the basics about a certain subject in Scripture. It easily covers all the traditional Bible dictionary topics-summaries of books in the Bible, major characters, places, animals, plants, etc.-with clarity and convenience. Plus, the volume features more than 2,800 articles on a variety of contemporary topics, including abortion, assisted suicide, child abuse, birth control, credit cards, animal rights, career, and dinosaurs. In all, this book offers more than 4,000 entries.
