Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible (formerly Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology)

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The Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible, edited by Walter Elwell, is a fabulous resource for theologians at any level. It does not require proficiency in the biblical languages (Aramaic, Greek, Hebrew) and contains, in one volume, a broad, accurate and easy to understand overview of the theology found in the Bible.

A great tool for teacher and student alike, the Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible is a reference tool that should be included in all libraries, personal and otherwise. Its evangelical foundation ensures that the Bible always holds a place of very high esteem, and its large range of contributors ensures a broad, accurate understanding.

(Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology:) Winner of the 1997 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference Works/Commentaries.

This book brings together some of the most helpful prayers and teaching about prayer of the past two millennia, offering a vast collection of over 5,000 prayers and writings about prayer. Although it does include hundreds of contemporary prayers, its focus is on the rich and often neglected heritage of classic Christian prayers.

Prayers are organized by theme and occasion, to make it easy to find a particular prayer. There are also indexes of first lines; subjects; and authors and sources. All prayers are addressed to one of the Trinity. Authors range from Abelard and Ambrose through Wesley and Zwingli.

The second part of the Encyclopedia offers over seventy extracts from classic teachings on prayer and praise, as well as prayer collections, stories about prayer and people who prayed, and prayers to be prayed with children.

Christianity Today hailed it as "a work of responsible evangelical scholarship." For 15 years it's provided pastors, teachers, and students with a balanced overview of theological trends. Elwell's dictionary is especially noted for the caliber of its many contributors. In this updated edition, some articles have been revised and many new ones added.

(First edition:) Winner of the 1985 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference/Text.

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery

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This unique reference offers an encyclopedic exploration of topics not found in ordinary Bible dictionaries, including images, symbols, motifs, metaphors, and literary patterns of the Bible. With its right-brain (rather than left-brain) approach, this warm and creative study resource examines the artistic expressions that fascinate and puzzle Christians. A great resource for Bible study, teaching, and preaching. The 1999 Christianity Today "Book of the Year."

Dictionary of Jesus & the Gospels

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This exciting reference work lives up to its billing as "a compendium of contemporary biblical scholarship." The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and lay people desiring in-depth treatment of select topics in an accessible and summary format. The topics range from cross-sectional themes (such as faith, law, Sabbath) to methods of interpretation (such as form criticism, redaction criticism, sociological approaches), from key events (such as the birth, temptation and death of Jesus) to each of the four Gospels as a whole. Nearly 200 in-depth and jargon-free articles, contributed by over 90 evangelical scholars, summarize Jesus and Gospel studies.

Winner of the 1993 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference Works/Commentaries.

Dictionary of Paul & His Letters

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This one-of-a-kind reference gives you more information than any other single work dealing exclusively with Pauline theology, literature, background, and scholarship. Over 200 articles .. cover many topics not found even in multi-volume Bible encyclopedias. More than 100 scholars from around the world represent the best in mature evangelical thought -- committed to the authority of Scripture and to utilizing the best of critical methods.

Winner of the 1994 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference Works/Commentaries.

Dictionary of New Testament Background

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A library of scholarship in summary form, this study encompasses the full scope of Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, and features articles on such topics as the Dead Sea Scrolls and second-temple Jewish writings.

Winner of the 2001 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference Works/Commentaries.

Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments

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This [dictionary] ... provides focused study on the often-neglected portions of the New Testament: Acts, Hebrews, the General Epistles and Revelation. Furthermore, its scope goes beyond the life of the New Testament church to include the work of the apostolic fathers and early Christianity up through the middle of the second century. ... In-depth, comprehensive articles focus on theological themes, methods of interpretation, background topics and various other subjects specifically related to the study of New Testament theology and literature.

Winner of the 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference Works/Commentaries.

Understanding the history of Israel and the biblical books that trace it is essential to comprehending Scripture. Covering the time of the settlement of the land to the postexilic period, [this volume] includes hundreds of articles from respected scholars on linguistics, interpretive methods, hermeneutics, people, archaeology, and major themes.

Finalist for the 2006 ECPA Christian Book Award in Bible Reference and Study.

The cornerstone of the Old and New Testaments, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible provide the foundation on which the rest of Scripture stands. You'll enhance your study and gain a clearer understanding of these pivotal texts with hundreds of in-depth entries on authorship, people, archaeology, history, major themes, and more.

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This set [of 4 volumes] contains over 9,000 topics and 3,500 cross-references, including an article on every name of a person or place mentioned in the Bible. It also examines major Bible doctrines and gives opposing articles on controversial topics to ensure a rounded explanation and description. Hundreds of evangelical contributors from many fields of biblical research make this encyclopedia a well-rounded resource.

vol 1: Winner of the 1980 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Bible Study/Theology.

vol 2: Winner of the 1983 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference.

vol 3: Winner of the 1987 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference/Text.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition

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Redesigned to redefine "lexicon" -- if your students can't find it here, it's probably not a word! Includes 165,000 entries and 225,000 definitions; more than 40,000 usage examples; clarification of 7,500 phrases and idioms; and hundreds of illustrations, diagrams, and tables. A handbook of style offers essential information to improve writing skills.

Nelson's Dictionary of Christianity: The Authoritative Resource on the Christian World (formerly Nelson's New Christian Dictionary: The Authoritative Resource On The Christian World)

This dictionary provides definitions for over 7,000 terms and names in the history of Christianity. The topics range from the foundational theological developments of the early church to the divisions of the Protestant Reformation to the missionary enterprises of the last two centuries. (description from Amazon.com)

A comprehensive one-volume Bible dictionary. With over 7,000 concise entries by the world's finest evangelical scholars, this handy reference will greatly enrich your Bible study. [italics added]

Winner of the 1996 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference Works/Commentaries.

New Bible Dictionary, 3rd edition

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This updated, third edition of the New Bible Dictionary is a reference work ideally suited for people of all ages and backgrounds. Trusted for over 50 years, it now includes the latest research in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, and archaeological finds. ... Also included is essential background information on the history, geography, and customs of Israel and its Middle Eastern neighbors.

New Dictionary of Biblical Theology

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The best single-volume reference work on biblical theology available. Editors T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, D.A. Carson, and Graeme Goldsworthy have compiled an invaluable resource on biblical theology, covering its history, the challenges it faces, what it is, and more. Biblical books and themes are looked at both individually and corporately, offering one of the most comprehensive introductions on the market.

Drawing from an extensive list of contributors, this book includes numerous general articles on biblical theology, covering topics like the canon of Scripture, biblical history, the university and diversity of Scripture, and others. It also contains articles looking at the theology and setting of the biblical corpora and individual books (reading them on their own terms). These articles are considered the analysis portion of this book. The synthesis of the various books into a cohesive whole is undertaken in the section on biblical themes, an extensive, alphabetically arranged section covering themes like sin, atonement, redemption, salvation, etc.

New Dictionary of Theology

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An authoritative reference for biblical, systematic and historical theology! From over 200 international contributors, here are 630 original articles, each biblically grounded, historically informed, and evangelical in flavor. Covering theologians, movements, terms, and ideas, each article is concise and free from overly technical language and enhanced by numerous cross references and bibliographies.

New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, 4 volumes

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[This dictionary set] provide a unique source of information, invaluable to ministers, teachers, and anyone interested in the study as well as the teaching of the Bible. This set features concise discussions of the major theological terms of the Bible that are arranged in English alphabetical order and discusses the use of each key term in classical Greek, the Old Testament, the rabbinic writing, and the New Testament. ... No prior knowledge of Greek and Hebrew is necessary.

New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis, 5 volumes

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This set (abbreviated NIDOTTE) is the Old Testament counterpart to the New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology (NIDNTT) by Colin Brown, ed. The NIDOTTE contains more than 3,000 entries, written by over 200 scholars from 24 countries and more than 100 academic institutes.

The monumental 10-volume Kittel's TDNT is considered the best NT dictionary ever compiled. Yet its size and technical nature have put off many Bible students who might otherwise have profited from its essential insights. The one-volume "Little Kittel" overcomes this difficulty, focusing particularly on biblical usage. All other material is greatly reduced or eliminated.

Winner of the 1986 ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award in Reference/Text.

The Tyndale Bible Dictionary includes all the significant people, places, and terms in the Bible. Also, you will find comprehensive articles on all the books of the Bible, significant words in the Bible, translations of the Bible, manuscripts of the Bible, and the canon of Scripture. Beyond this, there are articles on many different aspects of life and culture during Bible times. Key Bible themes, concepts, and difficult-to-understand subjects are addressed at length.

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