Dictionary of the Holy Bible
Author : William Wilberforce Rand
Publisher :
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 22,16 MB
Release : 1886
Category : Bible
ISBN :
Illustrated Dictionary of the Bible
Author : Thomas Nelson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,90 MB
Release : 2003-05
Category :
ISBN : 9780785250524
Book Description
Students, laypeople, pastors, and teachers will enjoy this one-volume dictionary of the Bible and its world.
Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible
Author : David Noel Freedman
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 1506 pages
File Size : 30,22 MB
Release : 2000-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789053565032
Book Description
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.
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
Author : Leland Ryken
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 1086 pages
File Size : 33,19 MB
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830867333
Book Description
This reference work explores the images, symbols, motifs, metaphors, figures of speech, and literary patterns found in the Bible. With over 800 articles by over 100 expert contributors, this is an inviting, enlightening and indispensable companion to the reading, study, contemplation and enjoyment of the Bible.
Joseph Smith's New Translation of the Bible
Author : Kent P. Jackson
Publisher : Shadow Mountain
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 28,2 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Bibles
ISBN :
Book Description
This volume--the work of a lifetime--brings together all the Joseph Smith Translation manuscript in a remarkable and useful way. Now, for the first time, readers can take a careful look at the complete text, along with photos of several actual manuscript pages. The book contains a typographic transcription of all the original manuscripts, unedited and preserved exactly as dictated by the Prophet Joseph and recorded by his scribes. In addition, this volume features essays on the background, doctrinal contributions, and editorial procedures involved in the Joseph Smith Translation, as well as the history of the manuscripts since Joseph Smith's day.
The Dictionary Of The Bible
Author : John L. Mckenzie
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 982 pages
File Size : 48,34 MB
Release : 1995-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0684819139
Book Description
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).
Catholic Bible Dictionary
Author : Scott Hahn
Publisher : Image
Page : 1010 pages
File Size : 20,33 MB
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0385530080
Book Description
More than a generation has passed since the appearance of the last major Catholic Bible dictionary. It has been a fertile generation for biblical scholarship, an eventful time for biblical archaeology, and a fruitful time for the Church’s interpretation of the Bible. It is time for a new resource. Scott Hahn, internationally renowned theologian and biblical scholar, has inspired millions with his insight into the Catholic faith. Now he brings us this important reference guide, written specifically for Catholics, which contains more than five thousand clear and accessible entries and covers a wide range of people, places, and topics. From Genesis to Revelation, the whole of salvation history is presented and explained in smart, easy-to-understand prose. Catholic Bible Dictionary is an invaluable source of information, insight, and guidance for Catholics and others who are interested in enriching their understanding of Sacred Scripture. Scott Hahn draws from two millennia of scholarship to create an accessible and comprehensive tool for deeper and more rewarding biblical study.
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Author : Noah Webster
Publisher :
Page : 1122 pages
File Size : 37,45 MB
Release : 1841
Category : English language
ISBN :
Book Description
Bible Dictionary & Concordance
Author :
Publisher : Castle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,68 MB
Release : 2009-07-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785825265
Book Description
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
Author : James P. Boyd
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 22,62 MB
Release : 1979-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 143367131X
Book Description
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.
