The Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible has been a classic Bible study resource for more than thirty years. Now thoroughly revised, this new five-volume edition provides up-to-date entries based on the latest scholarship on a wide swath of topics found throughout the Bible.
Sharp full-color pictures supplement the text, which includes new articles in addition to thorough updates and improvements of existing topics. Different viewpoints of scholarship permit a well-rounded perspective on significant issues relating to doctrines, themes, and biblical interpretation.
Nevertheless, the aim remains the same: to provide pastors, teachers, students, and everyone devoted to the Bible a comprehensive and reliable library of information.
Features:
More than 5,000 pages of vital information on Bible lands and people
More than 7,500 articles alphabetically arranged for easy reference
Hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations, charts, and graphs
32 pages of full-color maps and hundreds of black-and-white outline maps for ready reference
Scholarly articles ranging across the entire spectrum of theological and biblical topics, backed by the most current body of archaeological research
238 contributors from around the world
Product Information
Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 1088 Vendor: Zondervan Publication Date: 2008 Dimensions: 9.25 X 7.38 (inches)
The Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible has been a classic Bible study resource for more than thirty years. Now thoroughly revised, this new five-volume edition provides up-to-date entries based on the latest scholarship. Beautiful full-color pictures supplement the text, which includes new articles in addition to thorough updates and improvements of existing topics. Different viewpoints of scholarship permit a wellrounded perspective on significant issues relating to doctrines, themes, and biblical interpretation. The goal remains the same: to provide pastors, teachers, students, and devoted Bible readers a comprehensive and reliable library of information. * More than 5,000 pages of vital information on Bible lands and people * More than 7,500 articles alphabetically arranged for easy reference * Hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations, charts, and graphs * 32 pages of full-color maps and hundreds of black-and-white outline maps for ready reference * Scholarly articles ranging across the entire spectrum of theological and biblical topics, backed by the most current body of archaeological research * 238 contributors from around the world
Author Bio
Merrill C. Tenney was professor of theological studies and dean of the Graduate school of Theology at Wheaton College. Moises Silva taught biblical studies at Westmont College, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of eight books and the revising editor of the Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible.