Holman Bible Dictionary HB
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| Publisher | B&H Books |
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| ISBN | 9781558190535 |
The Holman Bible Dictionary is clearly everything a Bible dictionary should be - a vast storehouse of easy-to-use information. Definitions far beyond mere explanations, and a wealth of in-depth articles underscore the theological significance of Bible passages. Hundreds of color illustrations are wedded to the comprehensive text. Features : - Exhaustive definitions of people, places, things, and events - every subject in the Bible. Summary definitions begin each entry for quick reference. Introduction to every Bible book - All information - definitions, introductions, and aricles - arranged in a single alphabetical listing - Over 600 full-color photos, illustrations, and charts. Plus unique scale drawings of biblical events and places based on careful archaeological research - Full-color maps throughout the text plus a special section of maps based on NASA photographs offer the equivalent of an atlas. Map index - Major articles on theological topics. Collective articles on Bible animals, occupations, etc - "Quicktabs" - marginal alphabetical guides for quick and easy location of information - Pronunciation guide for all proper nouns and other hard-to-pronounce words - Latest archaeological information from Jerusalem excavations. Dead Sea Scrolls, Ebla, etc - Time line of biblical history compared to world history - Latest translations of the Bible used extensively - the only dictionary to include the KJV, NIV, NRSV, REB, NAS, and TEV - Articles based on original languages but written in user-friendly style. Technical language and abbreviations avoided. - Extensive cross-referencing of related articles
