| New Bible Dictionary: Volume 1 Third Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Marshall, I. Howard (Editor), Millard, A. R. (Editor), Packer, J. I. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0830814396 ISBN-13: 9780830814398 Publisher: IVP Academic OUR PRICE: $63.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 1996 Annotation: A classic A-to-Z reference work of Bible terms by an international team of over 150 scholars, now in its third, updated edition. Over 2,000 entries on the Bible's books, people, places, key words, and major doctrines; essential background information on the history, geography and customs of Israel and its Middle Eastern neighbors; up-to-date information on recent advances in the fields of biblical studies and archaeology; and a text highlighted with maps, family trees, line drawings, diagrams, charts, and illustrations. An index with 10,000 entries gives easy access to the massive amounts of information in the book. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Reference - Dictionaries & Encyclopedias |
| Dewey: 220.3 |
| LCCN: 96-24002 |
| Physical Information: 2.2" H x 6.4" W x 9.4" (4.00 lbs) 1317 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Home Schooling |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The third edition of the New Bible Dictionary will increase the reader's knowledge and understanding of God's Word as no other single book can do. This up-to-date edition is filled with the latest developments in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, and archaeological finds. This is an invaluable reference book for schools and colleges, theological and Bible college students, ministers and laypeople, teachers and professional scholars--everyone who wants to know and understand the Bible better. |
Contributor Bio(s): Marshall, I. Howard: - I. Howard Marshall (1934-2015) was a world-renowned New Testament scholar and the author or editor of at least thirty-eight books and more than 120 essays and articles. He taught New Testament at the University of Aberdeen for thirty-five years and was a professor emeritus for sixteen years. Among his numerous publications on the New Testament are his commentaries on the Gospel of Luke, Acts, 1-2 Thessalonians, the Pastoral Epistles and 1 Peter and 1-3 John. He is coauthor of Exploring the New Testament: A Guide to the Letters and Revelation and coeditor of the New International Greek Testament Commentary series, as well as the author of the series' volume on Luke. He has also authored New Testament Theology: Many Witnesses, One Gospel. Marshall was an evangelical Methodist who was born and lived most of his life in Scotland. He received a PhD from the University of Aberdeen and a DD from Asbury Theological Seminary.Packer, J. I.: - In 2014, Packer was named Author of the Year by the Association of Logos Bookstores. He is a frequent contributor to and an executive editor of Christianity Today and has written numerous articles published in journals such as Churchman, SouthWestern Journal, Reformation Revival Journal and Touchstone. He received a BA, MA and PhD from Oxford University.Wiseman, Donald J.: - Donald J. Wiseman (1918-2010) was emeritus professor of Assyriology at the University of London in England. |