The People's Dictionary of the Bible
Author : John Relly Beard
Publisher :
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 19,53 MB
Release : 1847
Category : Bible
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The people's dictionary of the Bible [by J.R. Beard].
Author : John Relly Beard
Publisher :
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 27,10 MB
Release : 1848
Category : Bible
ISBN :
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The People's Dictionary of the Bible. By J. R. Beard
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 37,46 MB
Release : 1862
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A Biblical reading book, by the author of the 'People's dictionary of the Bible'.
Author : John Relly Beard
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 30,17 MB
Release : 1849
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Bible Dictionary & Concordance
Author :
Publisher : Castle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,46 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.
The People's Dictionary of the Bible
Author : John Relly Beard
Publisher :
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 37,88 MB
Release : 1847
Category : Bible
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Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible
Author : David Noel Freedman
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 1506 pages
File Size : 24,1 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.
The Dictionary Of The Bible
Author : John L. Mckenzie
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 982 pages
File Size : 33,67 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).
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
Author : Leland Ryken
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 1086 pages
File Size : 24,11 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.
Zondervan Bible Dictionary
Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 29,12 MB
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310590701
Book Description
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.
