Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [Abridged] [Hardcover]

James Hastings (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1989

Complete, trustworthy, and portable, Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible is an indispensable reference for all readers of the Bible. For nearly a century, lay people and scholars alike have valued both the authoritative contents and the convenient format of this one-volume work.

Here are just a few reasons Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible has generally been considered the best single-volume Bible dictionary:
• Important events, biblical doctrines, and theological concepts are treated completely and concisely
• Bold-faced cross references point the reader easily to related articles
• Accessible to all, the articles are comprehensive but non-technical
• Explains all the proper names mentioned in the Old Testament, New Testament, and Apocrypha

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About the Author

James Hastings (1852-1922) was a distinguished scholar and pastor. He was founder and editor of the Expository Times and is also well known for editing the five-volume Dictionary of the Bible, as well as the Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, the Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, and the Dictionary of the Apostolic Church.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1008 pages
• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub; Abridged edition (January 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943575222
• ISBN-13: 978-0943575223
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,670,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, September 21, 2011

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This review is from: Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (Hardcover)

i am grateful that i got this dictionary it is going to be very heipful in my studies. of all the dictionarys that i have seen, this one brings out more understanding.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good...but not great., November 18, 2000

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This review is from: Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (Hardcover)

Though, a relatively good chunk of what comes up in 'the scriptures,' or what have you, it still isn't as much as some might want. It doesn't go that in depth into anything, but still points you in the direction to where you might be able to look.