Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (Extensively Revised)

van der Toorn, Karel; Bob Becking; Pieter W. van der Horst eds

ISBN 10: 0802824919 / ISBN 13: 9780802824912

Published by Eerdmans / Brill, 1998

998pp. 4to, sewn binding in gray cloth. A bit bowed, text entirely clean and sound; DJ spine faintly sunned. Seller Inventory # 513081

Synopsis:

Selected by Choice as an "Outstanding Academic Book of 1996" and now extensively revised, the Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible, co-published by Eerdmans and Brill, is the only major reference work describing the gods, angels, demons, spirits, and semidivine heroes found in Scripture.Written by 100 leading experts in the field, the more than 400 alphabetically arranged articles cover every deity whose name occurs in the Hebrew and Greek scriptures, including the Apocrypha. In this second edition of the Dictionary, thirty entries appear for the first time. More than 100 others have been brought up to date with the latest research. A typical entry contains: -- discussion of each deity named and its meaning; -- the religio-historical background of each deity and the biblical passages in which it is found; -- an up-to-date bibliography and cross-references to related information found in the dictionary.Unique in subject matter and exhaustive in coverage, this volume will be an indispensable resource tool for scholars and students from a broad range of disciplines.

Review: "'This unique source is a grand scholarly achievement whose depth, breadth, and contemporaneity will make it useful to scholars and graduate students in religion and ancient cultures, Highly recommended for any library supporting programs in religion.'
D. Bourquin, "Choice, 1996.
"'...this is a fine work, and DDD" will not fail to become a household term of scholars. The editors - and not to forget the publisher - can be congratulated on their achievement.'
"Internationale Zeitschriftenschau f]r Bibelwissenschaft und Grenzgebiete, 1995.
'..".an excellent resource on the religious background of the Bible...an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the religious background of the Bible.'
Rich Johnson, "Southwestern Journal of Theology, 1998.
'"It is an authoritative resource, an exhaustive catalog of super-natural beings whose names appear in the Bible (that is, the Hebrew Bible, The Septuagint, and the New Testament)...Recommended for academic collections...'
Craig W. Beard, "Library Journal, 1999.
'"Every serious student of the Bible and its ancient setting must have this important tool near his or her desk.'
"Internationale Zeitschriftenschau f]r Bibelwissenschaft und Grenzgebiete, 1999.
'"The result is much more valuable and interesting than anything I have read in its field - in English- for a long time.'
David Ridgway, "The Times Higher Education Supplement, 2000.
'"magnificently producedThis work is invaluable for the beginning and competent reseracher.'
Linda L. Lam-Easton, "American Reference Books Annual, 2000.
'"For all libraries.'
Tammi J. Schneider, "Religious Studies Review, 2000.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the ...
Publisher: Eerdmans / Brill
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Condition: VERY GOOD
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: Second Edition.