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HarperCollins Bible Dictionary
The "HarperCollins Bible Dictionary" puts the latest and most comprehensive biblical scholarship at your fingertips. Here is everything you need to know to fully understand the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, and the New Testament. An unparalleled resource, The "HarperCollins Bible Dictionary" explains every aspect of the Bible, including biblical archaeology, culture, related writings such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Bible's influence on Western civilization, biblical history, theological concepts, modern biblical interpretations, flora nad fauna, climate and environment, crafts and industry, the content of individual books of the bible, and more.
The "HarperCollins Bible Dictionary" features:
- Contributions by 193 noted experts on the Bible and the ancient Near East
- More than 3700 entries covering the Bible from A to Z
- Outlines for each book of the Bible
- 590 black-and-white photographs
- 53 color photographs
- An updated pronunciation guide
- 72 black-and-white maps
- 18 color maps
- Dozens of drawings, diagrams, and tables
The "HarperCollins Bible Dictionary" features:
- Contributions by 193 noted experts on the Bible and the ancient Near East
- More than 3700 entries covering the Bible from A to Z
- Outlines for each book of the Bible
- 590 black-and-white photographs
- 53 color photographs
- An updated pronunciation guide
- 72 black-and-white maps
- 18 color maps
- Dozens of drawings, diagrams, and tables
1280 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 1985
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January 12, 2025
First of all, it is a real dictionary.
It actually reads from A to Z. so you can treat it like a dictionary or have fun and read from A to Z.
It is geared toward the Bible in contents including Biblical words, terms, ideas, concepts, places, persons, or biblical topics of interest. However, this is also an excellent dictionary even if you are not looking for something of just biblical interest. You make new connections between ideas and places.
Finally, there are color plates. Not many but it is not all black and white.
As with any dictionary, you think you know what a word or place is but you may not be thinking the same as the Item you are reading and this dictionary can expand your understanding.
The only thing to be aware of is that new items come to light daily and the dictionary was compiled several decades ago. This still does not distract from the rating.
It actually reads from A to Z. so you can treat it like a dictionary or have fun and read from A to Z.
It is geared toward the Bible in contents including Biblical words, terms, ideas, concepts, places, persons, or biblical topics of interest. However, this is also an excellent dictionary even if you are not looking for something of just biblical interest. You make new connections between ideas and places.
Finally, there are color plates. Not many but it is not all black and white.
As with any dictionary, you think you know what a word or place is but you may not be thinking the same as the Item you are reading and this dictionary can expand your understanding.
The only thing to be aware of is that new items come to light daily and the dictionary was compiled several decades ago. This still does not distract from the rating.
February 20, 2015
The bottom line: A priceless and complete tool whose scope seems limitless and whose breadth excels beyond that of a regular dictionary.
The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary is a fantastic go-to resource for anyone who has a need to learn more about a Biblical word, term, idea, concept, place, person, or topic of interest. Other Bible dictionaries exist, but most fall short of this volume. Why? Because ... http://www.chesadaphal.com/harpercoll...
The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary is a fantastic go-to resource for anyone who has a need to learn more about a Biblical word, term, idea, concept, place, person, or topic of interest. Other Bible dictionaries exist, but most fall short of this volume. Why? Because ... http://www.chesadaphal.com/harpercoll...
September 1, 2016
I am in the process of taking a college class on the Old Testament. This book has been a very handy and concise edition. Full of useful facts!
April 13, 2014
this is very useful but a little on the liberal side for my theological tastes. Be sure to get another source if you are using this one.
December 2, 2016
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Harper Collins Bible Dictionary. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2011.
Harper Collins Bible Dictionary. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2011.
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