New International Version Compact Dictionary of the Bible - Softcover

Douglas, J. D.; Tenney, Merrill C.

9780061043017: New International Version Compact Dictionary of the Bible

Softcover

ISBN 10: 006104301X ISBN 13: 9780061043017

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, 1993

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This unique volume offers much more than its convenient, compact size -- a dictionary, a topical index, and a survey.

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Who were the Pharisees? What did Samson and John the Baptist have in common? Does an altar really have 'horns'? Turn to the NIV Compact Dictionary of the Bible and find out. It has the answers to these and hundreds of other questions you're likely to wonder about as you read the Bible. Condensed from the New International Bible Dictionary, this unique volume offers much more than its convenient, take anywhere size. It's actually three books in one: - A Dictionary -- for easy-to-find, practical information on thousands of topics - A Topical Index -- for detailed study of nearly 150 larger topics, listing all articles in the dictionary that relate to a given topic - A Survey -- providing an introductory overview of the Bible, biblical history, and biblical culture -- Concise, readable, and informative, the NIV Compact Dictionary of the Bible is ideal for use at home, in study groups, and in schools. It will help you clear up the who, what, where, why, and how of the Bible so you can better appreciate the depth of its wisdom and its relevance for you today.

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The NIV Compact Dictionary of the Bible is three books in one. For quick reference, the dictionary section provides much useful information. For a more detailed study of larger topics, an index lists all articles in the dictionary section that relate to a given topic. And an introductory section gives an overview of biblical history.

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