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Zondervan's Compact Bible Dictionary

by T. Alton Bryant Publisher: ZONDERVAN

A compact reference to the biblical world

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A compact reference to the biblical world

Organized as a dictionary with more than 6,000 entries, this reference brings together concise definitions of biblical people, places, objects, events, and concepts. It also includes summaries of the books of the Bible, information about archaeological finds in the Holy Land, illustrations, and maps tracing the ancient world from Abraham’s time to the height of the Roman Empire. Its coverage extends beyond names and terms to the geography, cultures, arts, and ideas associated with biblical times, making it a broad desk reference for study.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults studying the Bible who want concise definitions and book summaries.
  • Students and teachers seeking a reference to biblical people, places, and historical context.
  • Pastors and lay readers interested in maps, illustrations, and archaeological information.

Themes

Biblical referenceAncient history and geographyArchaeologyBiblical cultures and ideas

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Book overview

A fact-and-image-filled guide to the arts, cultures, geography, geology, theologies, philosophies, and lifestyles of biblical times. Easy to use, and full of a wealth of information, the Zondervan Compact Bible Dictionary will equip your study of the Bible.

The dictionary features:

  • Concise definitions of persons, places, objects, events, and concepts
  • Over 6,000 entries
  • Summaries of the books of the Bible
  • Information about archaeological finds in the Holy Land
  • Hundreds of illustrations
  • Maps of the ancient world from the time of Abraham to the height of the Roman Empire (2000 B.C.-A.D. 117)
  • Conservative scholarship that is comprehensive in scope
  • Ideal usefulness for laypersons, students, teachers, and pastors
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