Illustrated Encyclopedic Bible Dictionary

The Illustrated Encyclopedic Bible Dictionary is the most up-to-date, complete, and useful dictionary for its quality and content, successfully integrating and combining images and illustrations with detailed information about its terms. It is an academic, informative, and educational work capable of satisfying any knowledge need.

Translation of original terms from biblical languages (Hebrew, Greek, or others).

Numbering corresponding to Strong's Concordance.

Biblical and political history of neighboring and contemporary peoples.

Archaeology and geography. Countries, regions, valleys, mountains, rivers, and deserts: interpretation and different meanings of their significance.

Flora and fauna. Animals and plants mentioned in both natural and symbolic senses.

Main and secondary characters. Special attention to those most significant for their actions or their relevance in the history of salvation.

Doctrine and theology. Brief but comprehensive analysis of ideas and currents of thought from their Hebrew origins to apostolic times.

Hermeneutics. Information on methods of biblical interpretation used by Jews and early Christians. Introduction and review of each biblical book.

Customs and religion. Foods of biblical times, wedding ceremonies, religious festivals, worship, games, trades, agriculture, livestock, clothing, and attire.

Canonical vision of biblical history. Study of the origin and development of Jewish ideas and beliefs from the oldest strata of the Old Testament and their reception in New Testament Christianity.

Illustrated with over 500 full-color photographs, illustrations, and graphics.

Over 50 color maps.

Cross-references between related words and articles.

Lateral alphabetical labeling for quick and easy information retrieval.

Any reader, with or without biblical knowledge, will benefit from this work for general information or for detailed and in-depth study.