Kregel Dictionary of the Bible and Theology: Over 500 Key Theological Words and Concepts Defined & Cross-Referenced (Hardcover)

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"Four pages explore the verbal and plenary [complex] inspiration, biblical claims, and related issues such as the inerrancy of Scripture and its authority. They are chock-full of Bible verses and explanations. When you want to better understand serious themes, this is the book you need for deep Bible study. It is excellent." (Dave Kirby Troy Broadcasting Corporation )

"This is a book which will be of tremendous value to almost everyone. . . . Particularly valuable in times when one does not have a full library available, this dictionary helps when one is preparing material and wishes to make sure he knows what the Bible has to say on the subject. For practical purposes this volume is a mini library relating to the Bible and its message." (Christian Observer )

I recommend the Kregel Dictionary of the Bible and Theology for all pastors, laypersons, and Bible students as a quick-reference tool to get to the heart of a term or theme without having to wade through reams of technical jargon and debate. (Melton Winstead Faith & Mission )

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An easy-to-understand A-to-Z survey of biblical and theological topics. (20061101)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional (November 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825427959
• ISBN-13: 978-0825427954
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #313,938 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brief yet comprehensive resource of biblical theology, September 19, 2006

By	moviemusicbuff (Walnut, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent resource if you want a brief yet comprehensive treatment of topics in the Bible and theology. The author, Dr. Holloman, is one of the Theology professors at Talbot School of Theology, and he writes from an evangelical viewpoint, embracing the full inerrancy of Scripture and the premillennial, pretribulational viewpoint of the end-times.

For each topic, Holloman gives you a brief definition, then the key words in Hebrew and Greek along with a generous list of Bible cross-references, along with a brief explanation of each term, and its significance. It is more of an outline approach and so he gives very concise explanations. He also includes a brief bibliography if you want to do further reading. Dr. Holloman approaches the theological topics more from a biblical theology approach rather than a systematic theology approach.

I find this resource to be very helpful when I want a brief yet comprehensive treatment on a theological topic. Often I go to this book for an introductory treatment, and then I would read Elwell's Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, which is an excellent dictionary of systematic theology written by evangelical scholars.