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.
A reliable, up-to-date companion reference for reading and studying the Bible. Library Journal says, "This comprehensive dictionary of the Bible is practically a one-volume encyclopedia . . .
Diogenes gives us Hipparchia's argument , but Luke nowhere Mary , Not Martha , Does What Is Written in the Law , presents a woman's sermon . Luke does present women Loving God ( 10 : 38-42 ) who are models for both men and women ...
The Dictionary of Early Judaism is the first reference work devoted exclusively to Second Temple Judaism (fourth century b.c.e. through second century c.e.).
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This multivolume work is still proving to be as fundamental to Old Testament studies as its companion set, the Kittel-Friedrich Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, has been to New Testament studies.
But the most innovative aspect of this book is the section devoted to the many females who in the scriptures do not even have names.
The Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (DDD) is the single major reference work on the gods, angels, demons, spirits, and semidivine heroes whose names occur in the biblical books. Book jacket.
An introduction to the Bible offers background material on the text, its history, and the Bible world, summaries of each section and book, and information on civilization in Biblical times and the historical context.
takes “ Paradise ” as a figurative expression signifying “ nothing other than human nature made in the image of God , ” so that the “ Fountain of Life ” or Divine Wisdom in Paradise issues forth ...
An Introduction Lawrence Boadt, Richard J. Clifford, Daniel J. Harrington ... The experience of the people's failure in the land because of sin led the religious leaders in the time of exile and afterward to steer in a new direction.