New Bible Dictionary / Edition 3

by Donald J. Wiseman, I. Howard Marshall, A. R. Millard, J. I. Packer

Overview

The New Bible Dictionary is a reference work ideally suited for people of all ages and backgrounds. This magnificent and comprehensive Bible dictionary has set the standard for evangelical Bible dictionaries for five decades. Now in its third edition, it is the clear leader in its field.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830814398
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	11/19/1996
Series:	The New Bible Set , #1
Edition description:	Third Edition, Revised, Third Edition
Pages:	1317
Sales rank:	459,472
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 2.40(d)

About the Author

I. Howard Marshall is Honorary Research Professor of New Testament, University of Aberdeen.

Alan Millard is Rankin Professor of Hebrew and Ancient Semitic Languages at the University of Liverpool. He is the author of many articles and books as well as coeditor of the Dictionary of the Ancient Near East (British Museum Press) and a consulting editor for the New Bible Dictionary (IVP).

J. I. Packer is Board of Governors Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Donald J. Wiseman (1918–2010) was emeritus professor of Assyriology at the University of London in England.

Table of Contents

Preface
How to use this Dictionary
Transliteration
Abbreviations
List of Contributors
Dictionary articles
Index
List of Animals
Acknowledgments

Editorial Reviews

"The text is clearly written, up to date, cognizant of critical theories, yet true to the Bible as God's Word and replete with helpful information. This work is destined to become a standard that will be turned to often by students and ministers alike."

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