A Dictionary of the Bible

W.R.F. Browning (Cuddesdon College, Oxford (retired))

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Oxford University Press
29 December 2009

Reference works; Religion & beliefs

Series: Oxford Quick Reference

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.

By: W.R.F. Browning (Cuddesdon College Oxford (retired))
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 315g
ISBN: 9780199543984
ISBN 10: 0199543984
Series: Oxford Quick Reference
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 29 December 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Abbreviations DICTIONARY The Books of the Bible Appendices Measures, Weights, and Values Important Dates in Biblical History Select Bibliography Web links Maps 1. Israel in Canaan: Joshua to Samuel and Saul 2. The Near East in the time of the Assyrian Empire 3. Palestine under the Herods 4. The Background of the New Testament: Rome and the East (Jouneys of the Apostle Paul, Acts 15: 30 to 21: 15)