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“I am happy to see that its distinguished editors have updated and expanded [The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary] in the light of recent research so that it may serve the next generation of young scholars.” —John P. Meier, Warren Professor of Theology, Notre Dame University
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Sponsored by the prestigious Society of Biblical Literature and incorporating the work of America’s finest biblical scholars and theologians, this completely revised and updated version of the acclaimed classic HarperCollins Bible Dictionary will be an indispensible resource for every student of scripture.
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
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