New Bible Dictionary: Volume 1 - Hardcover

by Donald J. Wiseman (Author), I. Howard Marshall (Editor), A. R. Millard (Editor)

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 andprofessional scholars--everyone who wants to know and understand the Bible better.

Back Jacket

A classic A-to-Z reference work of Bible terms by an international team of over 150 scholars, now in its third, updated edition. Over 2,000 entries on the Bible's books, people, places, key words, and major doctrines; essential background information on the history, geography and customs of Israel and its Middle Eastern neighbors; up-to-date information on recent advances in the fields of biblical studies and archaeology; and a text highlighted with maps, family trees, line drawings, diagrams, charts, and illustrations. An index with 10,000 entries gives easy access to the massive amounts of information in the book.

Author Biography

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

J. I. Packer (1926-2020) is regarded as one of the most well-known theologians of our time. Once named to Time magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, Packer served as Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. His books include Knowing God, Praying, A Quest for Godliness, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, and Rediscovering Holiness.

I. Howard Marshall (1934-2015) was a world-renowned New Testament scholar and the author or editor of dozens of books. He taught New Testament at the University of Aberdeen for thirty-five years and was a professor emeritus for sixteen years.

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) anda consulting editor for the New Bible Dictionary (IVP).