Holman Bible Dictionary

A New Kind of Bible Dictionary The Holman Bible Dictionary is clearly everything a Bible dictionary should be - a vast storehouse of easy-to-use information. Definitions far beyond mere explanations, and a wealth of in-depth articles underscore the theolo¬gical significance of Bible passages. Hundreds of color illustrations arc wedded to the comprehensive text. FEATURES -Exhaustive definitions of people, places, things, and events - every subject in the Bible. Summary definitions begin each entry for quick reference. Introduction to every Bible book. - All information - definitions, introductions, and articles - arranged in a single alphabetical listing. -Over 600 full-color photos, illustrations, and charts. Plus unique scale drawings of biblical events and places based on careful archaeological research. - Full-color maps throughout the text plus a special section of maps based on NASA photographs offer the equivalent of an atlas. Map index. - Major articles on theological topics. Collective articles on Bible animals, occupations, etc. -Quicktabs - marginal alphabetical guides for quick and easy location of information. - Pronunciation guide for all proper nouns and other hard-to-pronounce words. - Latest archaeological information from Jerusalem excavations, Dead Sea Scrolls, Ebla, etc. -Time line of biblical history compared to world history. - Latest translations of the Bible used extensively - the onlv dictionary to include the KJV, NIV, NRSV, REB, NAS, andTEV -Articles based on original languages but written in user-friendly style. Technical language and abbreviations avoided. -Extensive cross-referencing of related articles.