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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100199543984

ISBN-139780199543984

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Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameDictionary of the Bible, 2nd Edition

SubjectDictionaries, Biblical Reference / Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Publication Year2011

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaReligion, Reference

AuthorW. R. F. Browning

SeriesOxford Quick Reference Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight11.1 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5.1 in

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Edition Number2

LCCN2009-517480

Reviews"Should send you scurrying to the Good Book if you don't have it to hand already. Theology, history, textual criticism, names and place-names in both Testaments, it's all there." --Nicholas Bagnall, "Sunday Telegraph", 'Review from previous edition an invaluable guide to the books of the Bible . . . This very readable book is ideal for students of the Bible whether at school, college or those ordinary folk who just wish to improve their biblical knowledge.'Bob Williams, Driffield Leader'Canon Browning has produced an excellent book, for which we shall all be immensely grateful. Canon Browning seems to have covered everything that anyone could conceivably ask for in a Biblical Dictionary, and it will take its place on bookshelves alongside that other indispensable reference book, The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. One turns to a book like this when one has a problem; and here the answer is given, clearly and in a way thatanyone can understand. Our gratitude to Canon Browning and to the University Press must be unending.'John Fenton, The Door'explains in clear, plain language exactly who people are, the meaning of certain names and the significance of ceremonies, and sets in context the various books of the Bible . . . Even though you may think you know the Bible well, I'm sure you will find new meanings and gain from it new strengths.'Canon Roger Royle, Woman's Weekly'aimed at a broad rather than conservative readership it is a readable, good-value dictionary'Martin Manser, Christianity'characteristic qualities of lucidity, conciseness and objectivity . . . To write a history of God in 900 words, and to make it both interesting and significant, requires considerable skill.'John Habgood, Times Higher Education Supplement'Should send you scurrying to the Good Book if you don't have it to hand already. Theology, history, textual criticism, names and place-names in both Testaments, it's all there.'Nicholas Bagnall, Sunday Telegraph'lively, original and thought-provoking . . . the general reader, and indeed a more experienced biblical student, will continually make new discoveries and greatly enjoy the clear and entertaining presentation of its themes.'J. R. Porter, Times Literary Supplement'Canon Browning has produced an excellent book.'Laszlo T. Simon, Ecclesia Orans, "Canon Browning has produced an excellent book, for which we shall all be immensely grateful. Canon Browning seems to have covered everything that anyone could conceivably ask for in a Biblical Dictionary, and it will take its place on bookshelves alongside that other indispensable referencebook, The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. One turns to a book like this when one has a problem; and here the answer is given, cldarly and in a way that anyone can understand. Our gratitude to Canon Browning and to the University Press must be unending." --John Fenton, "The Door", Review from previous edition: "an invaluable guide to the books of the Bible . . . This very readable book is ideal for students of the Bible whether at school, college or those ordinary folk who just wish to improve their biblical knowledge." --Bob Williams, "Driffield Leader", 'Should send you scurrying to the Good Book if you don't have it to hand already. Theology, history, textual criticism, names and place-names in both Testaments, it's all there.' Nicholas Bagnall, Sunday Telegraph, "lively, original and thought-provoking . . . the general reader, and indeed a more experienced biblical student, will continually make new discoveries and greatly enjoy the clear and entertaining presentation of its themes." --J. R. Porter, "Times Literary Supplement", 'characteristic qualities of lucidity, conciseness and objectivity . . . To write a history of God in 900 words, and to make it both interesting and significant, requires considerable skill.'John Habgood, Times Higher Education Supplement, Review from previous edition: "an invaluable guide to the books of the Bible . . . This very readable book is ideal for students of the Bible whether at school, college or those ordinary folk who just wish to improve their biblical knowledge." --Bob Williams, Driffield Leader, "aimed at a broad rather than conservative readership it is a readable, good-value dictionary" --Martin Manser, Christianity, 'lively, original and thought-provoking . . . the general reader, and indeed a more experienced biblical student, will continually make new discoveries and greatly enjoy the clear and entertaining presentation of its themes.'J. R. Porter, Times Literary Supplement, "characteristic qualities of lucidity, conciseness and objectivity . . . To write a history of God in 900 words, and to make it both interesting and significant, requires considerable skill." --John Habgood, "Times Higher Education Supplement", "explains in clear, plain language exactly who people are, the meaning of certain names and the significance of ceremonies, and sets in context the various books of the Bible . . . Even though you may think you know the Bible well, I'm sure you will find new meanings and gain from it newstrengths." --Canon Roger Royle, Woman's Weekly, "explains in clear, plain language exactly who people are, the meaning of certain names and the significance of ceremonies, and sets in context the various books of the Bible . . . Even though you may think you know the Bible well, I'm sure you will find new meanings and gain from it newstrengths." --Canon Roger Royle, "Woman's Weekly", "aimed at a broad rather than conservative readership it is a readable, good-value dictionary" --Martin Manser, "Christianity"

TitleLeadingA

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal220.3

Intended AudienceTrade

Table Of ContentIntroductionAbbreviationsDictionaryThe Books of the BibleAppendicesMeasures, Weights, and ValuesImportant Dates in Biblical HistorySelect BibliographyWeb linksMaps1. Israel in Canaan: Joshua to Samuel and Saul2. The Near East in the time of the Assyrian Empire3. Palestine under the Herods4. The Background of the New Testament: Rome and the East (Jouneys of the Apostle Paul, Acts 15: 30 to 21: 15)

SynopsisA Dictionary of the Bible is the most acclaimed, accessible, and up-to-date dictionary of its kind. Containing over 2,000 authoritative entries it provides clear and concise information about all of the important places, people, themes, and doctrines of the Bible. Terms range from earthquakes and mice to martyrs and art, and new to this edition are entries on Act of God, Old Testament and New Testament theology, Hanukkah, the Koran, mysticism, and many more. This dictionary features a detailed bibliography, biographies of Bible scholars, a conversion table of measures, weights, and values, a chronology of important dates in Biblical history, and historical maps (showing Israel in Canaan; the near east in the time of the Assyrian Empire; Palestine under the Herods; the background of the New Testament; Rome and the East). In addition, entries on the books of the Bible have been grouped in alphabetical order and conveniently located in a tinted centre section for quick reference. Recommended web links in the appendix provide valuable extra information, these links are accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of the Bible companion website. With lively and informative A-Z entries and an array of useful supplementary material, this dictionary is essential for students and teachers of theology and religious education, and it is an absorbing reference work for all readers of the Bible., A Dictionary of the Bible is the most authoritative, accessible, and up-to-date dictionary of its kind available. Containing over 2,000 entries it provides clear and concise information about the important places, people, themes, and doctrines of the Bible. Terms range from earthquakes and mice to martyrs and art, and new to this edition are entries on Zionism, Old Testament and New Testament theology, hannukah, Luther, Calvin, Jesus in the Koran, and many more. This dictionary features a detailed bibliography, biographies of Bible scholars, a conversion table of measures, weights, and values, a chronology of important dates in Biblical history, and historical maps (showing Israel in Canaan; the near east in the time of the Assyrian Empire; Palestine under the Herods; the background of the New Testament; Rome and the East). In addition, entries on the books of the Bible have been grouped in alphabetical order and conveniently located in a tinted centre section for quick reference. Recommended web links in the appendix provide valuable extra information, these links are accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of the Bible companion website.With lively and informative A-Z entries and an array of useful supplementary material, this dictionary is essential for students and teachers of theology and religious education, and it is an absorbing reference work for all readers of the Bible., A Dictionary of the Bible is the most acclaimed, accessible, and up-to-date dictionary of its kind. Containing over 2,000 authoritative entries it provides clear and concise information about all of the important places, people, themes, and doctrines of the Bible. Terms range from earthquakes and mice to martyrs and art, and new to this edition are entries on Act of God, Old Testament and New Testament theology, Hanukkah, the Koran, mysticism, and many more. This dictionary features a detailed bibliography, biographies of Bible scholars, a conversion table of measures, weights, and values, a chronology of important dates in Biblical history, and historical maps (showing Israel in Canaan; the near east in the time of the Assyrian Empire; Palestine under the Herods; the background of the New Testament; Rome and the East). In addition, entries on the books of the Bible have been grouped in alphabetical order and conveniently located in a tinted centre section for quick reference. Recommended web links in the appendix provide valuable extra information, these links are accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of the Bible companion website.With lively and informative A-Z entries and an array of useful supplementary material, this dictionary is essential for students and teachers of theology and religious education, and it is an absorbing reference work for all readers of the Bible., This is the most acclaimed, accessible, and up-to-date dictionary of the Bible available. Containing over 2,000 authoritative entries, ranging from earthquakes and mice to martyrs and art, it covers all of the important places, personalities, themes, and doctrines of the Bible.

LC Classification NumberBS440