A Dictionary of the Bible - Hardcover

Browning, W.R.F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192116916 ISBN 13: 9780192116918

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Intended for a broad readership, this work is a guide to the books of the Christian Bible. As well as providing helpful information about important places and personalities, the dictionary is particularly concerned with expounding the themes and doctrines of the Bible and to indicate their status in the light of modern scholarship. The book should be useful for students of the Bible, whether at school, college, or in church or community study groups, or those who simply wish to improve their biblical knowledge. With over 2000 entries, from Adam to Zechariah, it ranges from the earliest period to the beginning of the second century AD. The entries cover the books of the Bible, people and places, customs, religions and worship, history and theology. There are clear explanations of technical terms, methods of interpretation and critical analysis, as well as notes on leading biblical scholars and their contributions. In addition to maps, the appendices include tables of weights and measures and important dates in biblical history. Full references are provided to the text of the Bible and W.R.F. Browning gives alternative views on current disputed and controversial issues, taking into account the work of both Christian scholars of all denominations and Jewish scholars.

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Review

"Should send you scurrying to the Good Book if you don't have it to hand already. Theology, history, textual criticism, names and place-names in both Testaments, it's all there." -- Nicholas Bagnall, Sunday Telegraph

"Should send you scurrying to the Good Book if you don't have it to hand already." -- Nicholas Bagnall, Sunday Telegraph

"characteristic qualities of lucidity, conciseness and objectivity ... There are some masterly compressions. To write a history of God in 900 words, and to make it both interesting and significant, requires considerable skill." -- John Habgood, THES

"characteristic qualities of lucidity, conciseness and objectivity" -- John Habgood, THES

About the Author

About the Editors: Rev. Canon W. R. F. Browning was Canon Residentiary of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, from 1965 to 1987 and has been an Honorary Canon since 1987. He was formerly a lecturer in New Testament Studies at Cuddesdon College, Oxford. Graham Stanton is Professor of New Testament Studies at King's College, London. Richard Coggins is former Senior Lecturer in Old Testament Studies at King's College, London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0192116916
• ISBN 13: 9780192116918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 440