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 Diction…
An exhaustive- ready reference of every person named in the Bible 40 major figures covered in full-length articles Contributions from 24 world-class evangelical scholars Biblical references- brief description and relationship to other Bible Characters Uncover the Value of Every Man and Woman in the Bible From Aaron to Zurishadai- the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is an exha…
The New Bible Dictionary is a reference work ideally suited for people of all ages and backgrounds. This magnificent and comprehensive Bible dictionary has set the standard for evangelical Bible dictionaries for five decades. Now in its third- updated edition- it is the clear leader in its field. The third edition is an important step forward in bringing this classic work up to date with the la…
This completely revised and updated edition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Bible dictionary available. A wealth of basic study information is found in more than 7-000 entries plus over 500 full-color photographs- maps- and pronunciation guides. Includes the Visual Survey of the Bible.
For years- Vine s Expository Dictionary has been the standard word study tool for pastors and laypeople- selling millions of copies. But sixty-plus years of scholarship have shed extensive new light on the use of biblical Greek and Hebrew- creating the need for a new- more accurate- more thorough dictionary of Bible words. William Mounce- whose Greek grammar has been used by more than 100-000 c…
The English translation of the three-volume Exegetisches W rterbuch zum Neuen Testament- this monumental work by an ecumenical group of scholars is first of all a complete English dictionary of New Testament Greek. Going beyond that- however EDNT also serves as a guide to the usage of every New Testament word in its various contexts- and it makes a significant contribution to New Testament exeg…
The English translation of the three-volume Exegetisches W rterbuch zum Neuen Testament- this monumental work by an ecumenical group of scholars is first of all a complete English dictionary of New Testament Greek. Going beyond that- however EDNT also serves as a guide to the usage of every New Testament word in its various contexts- and it makes a significant contribution to New Testament exeg…
ECPA 2009 Christian Book Award finalist! From Abelard to Zwingli- the history of Christian biblical interpretation has been shaped by great thinkers who delved deeply into the structure and meaning of Christianity's sacred texts. With over two hundred in-depth articles- theDictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters introduces readers to the principal players in that history: their historical and…
Every reader of the Bible has encountered the powerful- comforting and sometimes puzzling imagery of Scripture. These concrete pictures with their hidden force have struck sharp and lasting impressions on our minds. Their imprint has etched itself on the language and grammar of Christian faith and Western culture.Why then do traditional Bible dictionaries and reference works offer so little hel…
One of the 1998 Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten Books of the Year! Voted one of Christianity Today's 1998 Books of the Year! The third of IVP's critically acclaimed series of dictionaries of the New Testament provides focused study on the often-neglected portions of the New Testament: Acts- Hebrews- the General Epistles and Revelation. Furthermore- its scope goes beyond the life of the New Tes…