Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary

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Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Revised and Expanded For 25 years the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary has been the go-to Bible reference resource for lay Bible students, teachers, pastors, academic courses, and libraries. Those who have used it have praised its comprehensiveness, conciseness, and clarity. Over 6,500 articles from Aaron to Zuzite are written to equip the reader for greater competence in understanding and interpreting the Scriptures. Each article is structured to begin with a concise definition followed by a thorough development of the topic. Some 700 full-color photos, maps, reconstructions, and charts enrich the experience of those who use the Dictionary for personal study, academic work, and preparation for teaching and preaching the Bible. Contemporary Bible readers are separated from the original documents by 2,000 to 3,500 years. Bridging this chasm requires linguistic, literary, geographical, historical, and cultural information that the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary provides. This third edition of the Dictionary makes available up-to-date archaeological information that illuminates the biblical text. Review: Thorough - As a Catholic, and a student of the Bible, I can't say whether everything in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary is theologically consistent with the teaching of the Catholic Church. But it is clear, even upon scratching the surface, that a great deal of research went into this work. It is also clear that this research had to come from multi-disciplinary sources. Even at my rudimentary level of understanding, I know that scriptural understanding requires context, and I suspect that this Dictionary will help in that regard. Review: This dictionary is a an amazing tool to help us to study the Holy Bible. - Excellent tool to help us to study the Holy Bible.