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Author : Society of Biblical Literature
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
Page : 1252 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Bible
ISBN : UOM:49015002846500
Includes names, places, and subjects of the Bible, plus maps, charts, tables, and photographs.
Author : Mark Allan Powell
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-28
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780061469077
The product of dozens of this country's finest biblical scholars, the HarperCollins Bible Dictionary is the most complete, up-to-date, and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. This newly condensed edition makes that acclaimed resource available in an easy-to-use size. Perfect for church Bible study groups, home schools, high schools, colleges, or personal study, this edition contains all the important names, places, and subjects that make Bible study come to life, including the patriarchs, judges, kings, and prophets, and the world of the New Testament and the early church. Other significant topics include the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Nag Hammadi Library, the archaeology of the biblical world, and the history of the English Bible. The condensed HarperCollins Bible Dictionary includes: Over 3,000 lively, informative, and easy-to-use entries A helpful pronunciation guide More than 50 detailed maps Informative charts, graphs, and timelines Hundreds of photos and illustrations
Author : James L. Mays
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 1242 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780060655488
The Bible –– sacred scripture, literary classic, historical document. No matter how it is viewed, it remains the basis of much of Western culture. This fully revised edition of the HarperCollins Bible Commentary is the most up–to–date reference book of its kind for understanding and interpreting the meaning of the Bible. The accessible and highly readable format sets a new standard for excellence. The Commentary covers all of the Hebrew Bible, as well as the books of the Apocrypha and those of the New Testament, and thus addresses the biblical canons of Judaism, Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. its innovative format covers the books of the Bible in three ways: General essays setting the literary, cultural, and historical context for the entire Bible Articles introducing major sections of the Bible Commentaries on the individual books themselves by the finest contemporary biblical scholars The HarperCollins Bible Commentary is unprecedented in its clarity, organization, and insight into the Bible. Helpful cross–references to its companion, the HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, mean that readers will have all they need to explore the riches of the Scriptures for years to come. Every section of the Commentary offers concise and authoritative guidance that will enable the reader to return to the text equipped to understand and appreciate the Bible more fully. Each of the eighty–three contributors to this splendid volume is a leading expert in his or her field and a member of the Society of Biblical Literature. They have produced a volume that belongs in homes, schools, houses of worship, and libraries –– wherever there is a Bible. General editor James L. Mays is the Cyrus McCormick Professor of Hebrew and the Old Testament Emeritus at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He has served as president of the Society of Biblical Literature and is a widely respected author and editor.
Author : Paul J Achtemeier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1996-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0614230349
Author : Mark Allan Powell
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 1554 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062078599
The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, revised and updated edition, is the most complete, up-to-date, and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. With more than 4,000 lively, informative, and reader-friendly entries, this essential reference book provides all the information you need to understand the Bible. Whether you are a pastor, layperson, or a student of scripture, you will find every important name, place, and subject that makes Bible study come to life. From Aaron to Zurishaddai, here are all the people, events, and ideas of biblical times. This third edition continues in the rich tradition of its predecessors but has been thoroughly updated and revised by a new editorial team under the direction of the premier international scholarly body, the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). More than half the articles in this book are new, and several dozen charts and tables have also been added as well as updates on recent archaeological discoveries. Over 200 contributors to the HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, from a diverse group of authorities, represent an ecumenical and non-biased viewpoint of scripture from different positions—Roman Catholic, Jewish, mainline Protestant, and evangelical. Filled with explanations of biblical beliefs, language, and insights into the culture and customs of the people who lived in biblical times, this resource will help anyone interested in scripture to more fully appreciate the meaning and message of the Bible.
Author : Paul J. Achtemeier,Roger S. Boraas,Society of Biblical Literature
Publisher : HarperOne
Page : 1256 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1996-09-27
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0060600373
More than 3,700 entries present information on the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament
Author : Mark Allan Powell
Publisher : HarperOne
Page : 1168 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0061469068
The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, revised and updated edition, is the most complete, up-to-date, and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. With more than 4,000 lively, informative, and reader-friendly entries, this essential reference book provides all the information you need to understand the Bible. Whether you are a pastor, layperson, or a student of scripture, you will find every important name, place, and subject that makes Bible study come to life. From Aaron to Zurishaddai, here are all the people, events, and ideas of biblical times. This third edition continues in the rich tradition of its predecessors but has been thoroughly updated and revised by a new editorial team under the direction of the premier international scholarly body, the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). More than half the articles in this book are new, and several dozen charts and tables have also been added as well as updates on recent archaeological discoveries. Over 200 contributors to the HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, from a diverse group of authorities, represent an ecumenical and non-biased viewpoint of scripture from different positions—Roman Catholic, Jewish, mainline Protestant, and evangelical. Filled with explanations of biblical beliefs, language, and insights into the culture and customs of the people who lived in biblical times, this resource will help anyone interested in scripture to more fully appreciate the meaning and message of the Bible.
Author : James Luther Mays
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 1326 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0060655410
Setting a new standard with its innovative and highly readable format, Harper's Bible Commentary features individual commentaries on each of the 84 books of the Old Testament, New Testament, and Apocrypha. 16 pages of color photos, 16 pages of color maps, and more.
Author : David Noel Freedman,Allen C. Myers
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 1506 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9053565035
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 : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310590705
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.
Author : Dr Judson Cornwall,Dr Stelman Smith
Publisher : Bridge Logos Inc
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610361118
Containing every biblical name and its Hebrew or Greek nuances, your own relationship with God will be enriched as you gain an in-depth understanding of their meanings.
Author : Thomas Nelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0785250522
Students, laypeople, pastors, and teachers will enjoy this one-volume dictionary of the Bible and its world.
Author : Jonathan Z. Smith,William Scott Green
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
Page : 1154 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0006279678
Offers more than three thousand articles on the world of religion.
Author : John Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Bible
ISBN : NLS:V000222740
Author : Madeleine Sweeny Miller,John Lane Miller
Publisher : New York : Harper & Row
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:49015002292515