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The Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible, 5 Volumes: Revised
Edited by Moises Silva & Merrill C. Tenney
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One of the most reliable Bible encyclopedias has been thoroughly revised! Backed by current archaeological research, this comprehensive edition features over 7,500 quality articles from more than 230 international scholars; plus hundreds of color and black-and-white illustrations, charts, graphs, and maps. Diverse scholarly viewpoints provide well-rounded perspectives of theological and biblical topics. Approx. 5000 pages total, five hardcovers.
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Encyclopedia of the Reformed Faith
Donald K. McKim
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Comprehensive in scop, this outstanding book stresses the importance of events, persons, and theological concepts that have made the Reformed tradition significant. The articles provide authoritative summaries and stimulating discussion. Major figures, events, and topics of church history and theology---this comprehensive encyclopedia deals with them for the first time from the reformed perspective. More than two hundred scholars from a variety of denominations contributed concise and reliable articles that focus on reformed accents and distinctives---but aren't narrow or polemical in spirit. Pastors, students, and scholars of all backgrounds will find this to be a valuable resource.
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Dictionary of Ancient Rabbis: Selections from The Jewish Encyclopedia
Jacob Neusner
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The Jewish Encyclopedia, the monumental ten-volume resource on all aspects of Judaism, was originally published at the turn of the twentieth century. Introduced and compiled by Jacob Neusner, this book selects every entry from the Jewish Encyclopdia devoted to the rabbis of the Mishnah, Tosefta, and Talmuds. Today's scholars, students, clergy, laity will find this a valuable companion volume to Judaism's classical texts. Jacob Neusner is Research Professor of Religion and Theology, Bard College and Senior Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Theology at Bard College. He has published more than eight hundred books and innumerable articles, and he is editor of The Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period and the three-volume Encyclopedia of Judaism. He has also served as President of the American Academy of Religion, and was appointed as Member of the National Council on the Humanities and the National Council on the Arts.
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The Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible, 5 Volumes
Edited by Merrill C. Tenney
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One of the most comprehensive and reliable Bible encyclopedias available today! Offering a library of information, it features quality contributions from more than 200 outstanding evangelical scholars, 1,500 photographs and illustrations, as well as nearly 300 maps. Valuable bibliographies and helpful cross-references round out this user-friendly resource. Approx. 5000 pages total, five hardcovers.
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Encyclopedia Judaica, Second Edition: 22 Volumes
Fred Slonik
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The landmark Encyclopaedia Judaica, lauded as the standard work on Judaism since first appearing in the early 1970s, has been extensively revised and expanded for this edition. Included are more than 21,000 signed entries on Jewish life, culture, history and religion, written by Israeli, American and European subject specialists. Expanding the scope and relevance of this invaluable set are more than 2,600 brand-new entries, many focusing on gender issues and New World geographic areas of the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Even more clarity and substance is incorporated through the updating of some 11,000 entries across all topics. The Holocaust segment alone features more than 50 entirely new articles. Extensive cross-referencing and a large subject index lists of newspapers and periodicals as well as more than 600 maps, charts, tables, photographs, illustrations and other visuals concisely illustrate key textual elements, and among other features make this scholarly work accessible.
Also included in each volume is an 8-page full color insert that provides a rich and thematic illustration of the many aspects of Jewish life and culture, as well as a record of the physical development of the State of Israel.
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Carta's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem
Israel Ariel
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Base on decades of detailed historical research, these specially commissioned paintings help one to grasp the significance of ancient Hebrew ceremonies and rituals - the high point of their encounter with Yahweh. Arranged chronologically according to the ancient calendar, it is an excellent illustrated representation of daily life and rites in the Temple and the special ceremonies performed at festivals. Hundreds of beautiful color paintings (plus photographs of reproductions of vessels and tools used) with informative captions shed light on a variety of fascinating Temple issues such as:- The saga of Mount Moriah
- The history of the Temple from the desert to the destruction
- The Temple's structure
- The sacred vessels and instruments
- The priestly vestments
- Women in the Temple
- The Divine service
- The High Holidays and Pilgrim Festivals and more
270 pages, hardcover from Eisenbrauns.
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Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea Scrolls, 2 Volumes
Lawrence H. Schiffman, James C. VanderKam
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The first comprehensive reference of its kind! Written in non-technical language by more than 100 distinguished contributors, 450 articles offer a definitive, in-depth account of the history, relevance, meaning, and controversies that surround the Dead Sea Scrolls. Extensive cross-references, up-to-date bibliographies, and a detailed index enhance your study. For scholars and general readers alike. 925 pages total, two hardcovers from Oxford University.
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The Encyclopedia of Judaism, Volumes 1-3
Edited by J. Neusner, A.J. Avery-Peck & W.S. Green
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The Encyclopedia of Judaism provides a full and reliable account of Judaism, the religion, its diverse history, literature, beliefs, practices, observances, and its place in the context of society and culture from ancient Israelite times to our own day. By reason of its antiquity, influence on other world religions, power to persuade the faithful of its truth, and contemporary vitality, Judaism demands sustained attention.This encyclopedia takes a broad scopeand viewpoint from various scholars to maintain objectivity. The history of Judaism is laid out both by chronological periods and geographical regions. The holy books from ancient Israelite Scripture to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jewish mysticism, ethics, law, synagogue design, and relation to other religions, politics, natural sciences, sociology, and anthropology, all are expounded in detail. This is a definitive work on what is a living religion, not merely an ethnic culture or historical tradition.
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation, 4 Volumes
Edited by Hans J. Hillerbrand
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The subject of this encyclopedia is the Reformation of the sixteenth century and has a long and impressive history of scholarship. Volume one starts with Abstemius and ends with Doopsgezinden. Volume two starts with Dordrecht and ends with Manuel, Niklaus. Volume three starts with Marbach, Johannes and ends with Scandinavia. Volume four starts with Schappeler, Christoph and ends with Zwinglianism. This set includes 8 maps and a full index included in Volume four. Take a comprehensive tour through one of the most dynamic periods in European history! Offering exhaustive coverage of all aspects of the Reformation, this unique collection of contemporary scholarship focuses on the religious, cultural, and social changes, including issues of church polity and theology, as well as related developments in politics, economics, art, and literature.
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The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land, 4 Volumes
Ephraim Stern
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This four volume hardcover set covers over 400 archaeological sites in Israel, Jordan, and Sinai. Written by 180 leading archaeologists, The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land is an essential reference tool for archaeologists, historians, Bible scholars, and explorers. Arranged alphabetically by site name, the volumes cover all periods of human settlement in the Holy Land from the Stone Age to modern times. Volume One - Abila to Elusa Volume Two - Emmaus to Jerusalem Volume Three - Jokneam to Pella Volume Four - Petra to Ziqim and Index
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Encyclopedia of Christianity 5 volume pack
Erwin Fahlbusch
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The Encyclopedia of Christianity describes the Christian faith and community as it exists today in its myriad forms and in its relation to the core apostolic tradition throughout the 2000 years of Christian history. Based on the third, revised edition of the critically acclaimed German work Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon, this set is sure to become a standard reference work for the study of Christianity past and present.Comprehensive, up-to-date, reflecting the highest standards in scholarship yet intended for a wide range of readers, the Encyclopedia also looks outward beyond Christianity, considering other world religions and philosophies as it paints the overall religious and sociocultural picture in which the church finds itself. Describing Christianity in its global context, the Encyclopedia is a fully international work, with articles written by scholars from many countries and cultural backgrounds. Separate articles for every continent and for over 170 countries present both the history and the current situation of the Christian faith in all its rich spiritual and theological diversity around the world.
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Encyclopedia of American Religious History, 2 Volumes: Second Edition
Stephen Prothero, Gardiner Shattuck
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(PUBFacts on File)"Especially suited to curious readers who wish to dip in here and there for information about people, denominations, issues, and movements that have played a part in the religious history of the nation,"---Library Journal. Of the 800 articles, 100 are revised or new to this edition. 868 pages total, two hardcovers.
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Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism
Randall Balmer
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In this completely revised and expanded edition of The Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism, Randall Balmer gives readers the most comprehensive resource about evangelicalism available anywhere. With over 3,000 separate entries, The Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism covers historical and contemporary theologians, preachers, laity, cultural figures, musicians, televangelists, movements, organizations, denominations, folkways, theological terms, events, and much more-all penned in Balmer's engaging style. Students, scholars, journalists, and laypersons will all benefit from Balmer's insights.
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Christian Book of Records
Mark Water
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Martyrs and missionaries, archaeology and architecture---flip through Water's colorful chronicle and you'll discover hundreds of intriguing facts and amazing acts from throughout Christian history! Packed with fascinating tidbits about famous personalities, astounding conversions, and more, it offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of the church. Includes a century-by-century overview of Christianity's development and a helpful index. 192 pages, softcover from Hendrickson.
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Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 10 Volumes: Second Edition
Edited by Donald Borchert
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Philosophical constructs affect many spheres of human existence, be it religion, history, or logic, to name but three. The Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2nd edition, brings every aspect of the philosophical realm - ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary - into the 21st century. Completely revising the seminal first edition from 1967 (as well as the 1997 supplement volume), the contributors have furnished the most current scholarship to inform this standard reference for philosophical research.
Clarity and perspicuity are hallmarks of the 2000 signed entries included in this aggregation of contemplation concerning the millennia of rational inquiry into the nature of truth, being and knowledge. The History of Logic itself covers more than 40 articles. Extensive cross-referencing, a profusion of bibliographical material and a large thematic outline among other features make this work a practical addition to a comprehensive research library. The Encyclopedia of Philosophy also brings new focus to non-Western philosophy, incorporating African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern thought into its pages. Auspicious, far-ranging and replete with sources for deeper study, this new edition should bear the standard of philosophical scholarship and research well into the 21st Century.
Features include: The most extensive and in-depth treatment of philosophy, improving on the highly-regarded Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy by being informed by the paradigm shift in many spheres of thought stemming from events in the first half-decade of the 21st century; Over 400 of the almost 1200 original articles (from the earlier edition and supplement) are deepened with bibliographies, along with 90 updated articles and 150 addendum; Blind entries, cross-references, and extensive individual-entry bibliographies; 300 newly authored treatments of topics covered in 1st edition or supplement and 450 entries on new topics; Volume 10 includes substantive lists of philosophic dictionaries and encyclopedias, relevant journals and bibliographic monographs, a comprehensive index as well as the thematic outline.
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A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion
Anthony C. Thiselton
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Explore the theories and thoughts of a variety of theologies---from agnosticism to Zen---with this wide-ranging compendium. Over 300 entries identify key thinkers, terms, arguments, and themes. An indispensable resource for students and others seeking information and clarification on particular individuals or ideas. Includes a helpful chronology and an index of names. 344 pages, softcover from Baker.
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Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics
Norman L. Geisler
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This comprehensive reference volume examines every key issue, person, and concept related to Christian apologetics. Written entirely by leading apologist Norman Geisler, it stands as the culmination of he author's lifelong career and ministry. This resource joins several other volumes in the Baker Reference Library in offering the finest of evangelical scholarship to both scholars and laypeople. Each contribution is easy to understand and use. These volumes serve as ideal home reference books for laity, handy resources for pastors, and church leaders, and reliable supplemental texts for courses in Christian colleges and seminaries. Dr. Norman Geisler (Ph.D., Loyola University) serves as dean and professor of theology and apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC. He is the author or co-author of some fifty books and hundreds of articles. He has taught at the university and graduate level for more than forty years and has spoken or debated in all fifty states and in twenty-five countries.
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The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 4 Vols.
Edited by Geoffrey W. Bromiley
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This set contains over 9,000 topics and 3,500 cross-references, including an article on every name of a person or place mentioned in the Bible. It also examines major Bible doctrines and gives opposing articles on controversial topics to ensure a rounded explanation and description. Hundreds of evangelical contributors from many fields of biblical research make this encyclopedia a well-rounded resource. The Dead Sea Scrolls, the Apocrypha and other extrabiblical resources are utilized and explained. This work is based on the Revised Standard Version, however the distinctive readings of the AV and the NEB are included usually as cross-references. ISBE is also an exegetical tool because it provides a brief discussion of problem texts under the English keywords and guides the exegete to more information that is found in other scholarly resources. Each entry provides a maximum amount of information in compact form, including pronunciation, etymology, and variant renderings. This is a must have for any biblical scholar.
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New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties
Gleason L. Archer Jr.
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Did God approve of Rahab's lie? Why are many of the Old Testament quotes in the New Testament not literal? Does the Bible class abortion with murder? Where did Adam and Eve's sons get their wives? Does 1 Corinthians 7:1016 authorize divorce for desertion?
The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties gives you informed answers and includes an eye-opening look at linguistic, cultural, numerical, relational, and other considerations. Referencing both the New International Version and the New American Standard Bible, this helpful resource makes scholarly insights accessible to everyone.
Zondervan's Understand the Bible Reference Series This six-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, the New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools.
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New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words
Lawrence O. Richards
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Whether you're a pastor, a student, or simply a lover of the Bible, the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words helps you get more out of God's Word by revealing the original meanings of key biblical words. The reader-friendly, narrative style makes it easy to explore the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words. You'll discover significant shades of meaning and nuances that bring depth to your understanding of Scripture. This highly accessible reference tool has the following: - Thorough coverage of both Old and New Testaments, giving you a firm grasp of the entire Bible.
- Goodrick/Kohlenberger numbering system, allowing for accurate identification of Hebrew and Greek words.
- Top evangelical scholarship, ensuring current insights into the meanings of words.
- Biblical concepts fully discussed, providing you not only with understanding, but also, where appropriate, with practical and devotional insights you can apply to your life.
- Entry words taken from the NIV and the NASB.
- Major KJV terms cross-referenced to broaden your understanding of translational nuances and distinctions.
- Four indexes---Hebrew words, Greek words, Scripture references, and topical index.
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New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters: The Complete Who's Who in the Bible
Paul D. Gardner
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From Aaron to Zurishadai, the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is an exhaustive, ready reference of every person named in the Bible. Discover the parts men and women from the obscure to the famous to the infamous have played in the unfolding story of Scripture Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological significance of over forty major figures.
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AMG's Encyclopedia of Bible Facts
Mark Water
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This one-volume Bible encyclopedia is loaded with charts, information and over 100,000 Bible facts. The book is divided into four sections for easy reference: facts on Bible background, facts on the whole Bible, facts from the Old Testament, and facts from the New Testament. You will learn how the Bible was written, view sample translations from dozens of different Bible versions, learn about the customs and manners of the day, and come to a fuller understanding of each book of the Old and New Testament. Investigate strange customs, mysteries, dark topics, and seeming contradictions as well as locate scriptural examples of conversions, rejections, promises, prayers, persecution, and martyrdom. A great resource for your library.
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AMG's Encyclopedia of Jesus' Life and Time
Mark Water
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With this one-volume resource you'll examine contemporary viewpoints of noted Christians from C.S. Lewis to J.I. Packer; delve into the writings of theologians and teachers throughout history; meditate on poems, hymns, and prayers; explore nearly 600 quotations; and reference informative checklist surveys of messianic prophecies, the second coming of Christ, the names/titles and attributes/characteristics of Jesus, and more! 800 pages, hardcover.
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AMG's Encyclopedia of World Religions, Cults & the Occult
Mark Water
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Arm yourself with the information you need to share the gospel with this easy-to-use comprehensive guide to sects, non-Christian religions, secret societies, and other pretenders. Features clearly outlined topics with summary overviews of each belief system; handy lists, tables, comparison charts, and timelines; extended quotations from the writings of key books; and much more. 800 pages, hardcover.
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The Popular Encyclopedia of Bible Prophecy: Over 150 Topics from the World's Foremost Prophecy Experts
Edited by Tim LaHaye & Ed Hindson
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Puzzled by prophecy? Feeling future tense? Begin your end-times exploration with this easy-to-use resource! LaHaye and Hindson's encyclopedic guide to biblical eschatology helps to clarify perplexing terminology---while offering expert answers to tough Bible prophecy questions. Featuring informative surveys of major viewpoints, it includes helpful illustrations, charts, and timetables in one concise yet comprehensive overview. 450 pages, hardcover from Harvest.
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Archaeological Encyclopedia of the Holy Land
Avraham Negev
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Step back in time and explore the ancient land of the Bible, from earliest prehistory to the Arab conquest! Featuring more than 800 revised entries by international scholars, this essential reference takes you on a site-by-site tour of the Near East. Black-and-white photographs, maps, charts, tables, a glossary, and exhaustive cross-references enrich your journey. 512 pages, softcover from Continuum.
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