Holman Concise Bible Dictionary

Holman Concise Bible Dictionary
Author: Holman Bible Publishers
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 667
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433674424

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.

The Essential Bible Dictionary

The Essential Bible Dictionary
Author: Moisés Silva
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2025-04-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780310174455

Embrace a deeper understanding of the Holy Scriptures with The Essential Bible Dictionary. This indispensable reference tool goes beyond an ordinary dictionary to offer in-depth insights into important people, places, and biblical concepts including those that often perplex readers. Our unique Bible companion is specially crafted to enhance and streamline your Scripture reading experience, emphasizing on proper nouns and specific biblical terms that warrant further explanation. The Essential Bible Dictionary is a visual guide to Scripture's people, places and themes that will aid your study with: Comprehensive definitions shedding light on key Bible themes, places, people, and much more. Vibrant full-color images, maps, illustrations, and diagrams throughout - bringing the biblical world vibrantly to life. Thorough book overviews, arranged alphabetically for your convenience, complete with information on authorship, content, historical background, and purpose of each Bible book. Phonetic pronunciation for each entry - never stumble on a biblical name or term again. Crucial cross-references for a more in-depth study. Ideal for personal devotions or Bible studies, this compact Bible dictionary serves as a treasure chest of knowledge, helping to illuminate every page of Scripture you turn. This guide pairs perfectly with any Bible translation you prefer. Don't just read the Bible, understand it - with The Essential Bible Dictionary.

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible
Author: David Noel Freedman
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Total Pages: 1506
Release: 2000-12-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9789053565032

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.

Holman Illustrated Pocket Bible Dictionary

Holman Illustrated Pocket Bible Dictionary
Author: Holman Reference
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2007-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781586403140

Provides the essential information you need to study the Bible in a handy, pocket-size format. Numerous color photographs, reconstructions, map, and charts.

Bible Dictionary & Concordance

Bible Dictionary & Concordance
Author:
Publisher: Castle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-07-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780785825265

Reading the Bible provides inspiration and hope to millions of people worldwide, but sometimes the language and geography leaves readers with questions. This reference guide of over six thousand Biblical names and terms helps you locate your favorite biblical passages. Formatted as a dictionary, its topics range from people and cultures to religious terms. As a concordance, it also includes places and events keyed to verse in the King James Bible. From Abraham to Jerusalem, and from Frankincense to Queen Jezebel, this dictionary can help you learn about and truly understand the people and terms used in the Bible.

Boyd's Bible Dictionary

Boyd's Bible Dictionary
Author: James P. Boyd
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1979-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 143367131X

A concise, compact dictionary with thousands of Biblical references. It lists and identifies all proper names, gives data on places and events of the scriptures, pronounciations, definitions and textual references.

Zondervan Bible Dictionary

Zondervan Bible Dictionary
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 812
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310590701

Who were the Pharisees? What did Samson and John the Baptist have in common? Does an altar really have "horns?" Turn to the Zondervan Bible Dictionary and find out. It has the answers to these and hundreds of other questions you're likely to wonder about as you read the Bible. Condensed from the New International Bible Dictionary, this unique volume actually offers three books in one: • A Dictionary—for easy-to-find, practical information on thousands of topics • A Topical Index—for detailed study of nearly 150 larger topics, listing all articles in the dictionary that relate to a given topic • A Survey—providing an introductory overview of the Bible, biblical history, and biblical culture. Concise, readable, and informative, the Zondervan Bible Dictionary is ideal for use at home, in study groups, and in schools. It will help you clear up the who, what, where, why, and how of the Bible so you can better appreciate the depth of its wisdom and its relevance for you today.

Layman's Bible Dictionary

Layman's Bible Dictionary
Author: George Wendell Knight
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781616269807

Compact, authoritative and easy to understand definitions of bible terms.

A Basic Bible Dictionary

A Basic Bible Dictionary
Author:
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781853114755

Far more than just an A-Z listing of Bible words, people and places, A Basic Bible Dictionary is a comprehensive, easy to use introduction to the text of the Bible, its essential teaching, its purpose and its influence throughout history. An extensive dictionary of biblical words is included, as are many extra features including a Bible time line, an introduction to each of the 66 books, notes on different translations, historical contexts and a number of maps and charts. A Basic Bible Dictionary is a handy reference guide which will be an essential tool for ail readers of the Bible.