The Lion Concise Bible Encyclopedia

The Lion Concise Bible Encyclopedia
Author: Pat Alexander
Publisher: Isis Large Print Books
Total Pages: 716
Release: 1992-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781559051033

Describes the history of the Holy Land, discusses the story of the Bible, identifies the people who appear in the Scriptures, and looks at the cultures of peoples mentioned in the Bible

Holman Concise Bible Dictionary

Holman Concise Bible Dictionary
Author: Holman Bible Publishers
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 667
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433674424

The Holman Concise Bible Dictionary is the right resource when you just want the basics about a certain subject in Scripture. It easily covers all the traditional Bible dictionary topics-summaries of books in the Bible, major characters, places, animals, plants, etc.-with clarity and convenience. Plus, the volume features more than 2,800 articles on a variety of contemporary topics, including abortion, assisted suicide, child abuse, birth control, credit cards, animal rights, career, and dinosaurs. In all, this book offers more than 4,000 entries.

The Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible

The Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible
Author: Peter Atkinson
Publisher: Lion Children's
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780745960104

A one-stop reference guide, this Encyclopedia provides an engagingly illustrated introduction to the Bible for the junior student. Taking a chronological approach to the storyline of the Bible, the authoritative text integrates the historical, geographical and social background of the Bible, along with overviews of the different types of writing found within its pages and how they relate to Christian beliefs. In series with The Jesus Encyclopedia (by Lois Rock), The Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity and The Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions (both by David Self) the clear layout incorporates illustrations, maps, diagrams and call-out boxes to introduce the reader to the salient points of the Bible and its influences throughout the centuries.

Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Bible

Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Bible
Author: John William Drane
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780785246145

SHAKE THE DUST OFF YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF BIBLE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY WITH THIS AUTHORITATIVE, CONTEMPORARY GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF SCRIPTURE! Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Bible is like owning an entire library of Bible background works and historical reference tools-in one convenient volume! The "Atlas of Biblical History" provides an overview of significant turning points in biblical history, with maps, timelines, and special features on key people and places. A "Peoples and Empires" section offers intriguing insights on the nations that influenced the culture of the Jews and early Christians. This information-packed volume also contains a detailed study of the life, ministry, and message of Jesus-plus a comprehensive survey of life in Bible times, including family life, social customs, and religious beliefs and practices from Abraham to the early church. Contemporary graphics visually enhance the biblical and historical images, making this the most complete, accurate, and eye-appealing Bible encyclopedia you'll find anywhere!

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law
Author: Brent A. Strawn
Publisher: Oxford Encyclopedias of the Bi
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780199843305

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law (OEBL) provides the most up-to-date and extensive treatment of the Bible and law yet attempted, both updating and expanding the scope of previous scholarship in the field. In comprehensive overviews, scholars at the forefront of biblical studies and law address three foci: biblical law itself; the ancient contexts of biblical law; and the afterlife and influence of biblical law in antiquity and in modern jurisprudence around the world.

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Author: Chad Brand
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 1744
Release: 2015-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0805499350

For 25 years the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary has been the go-to Bible reference resource for lay Bible students, teachers, pastors, academic courses, and libraries. Now this bestselling dictionary has been UPDATED with 200 new articles and over 500 new photos compiling a collection of over 6,500 articles from Aaron to Zuzite are written so as to equip the reader for greater competence in understanding and interpreting the Scriptures. TAn excellent companion to the Holman Illustrated Bible Commentary.