New International Bible Dictionary [Hardcover]

J. D. Douglas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 1999 | Series: Zondervan's Understand the Bible Reference Series

The New International Bible Dictionary delivers an encyclopedic wealth of insight into the historical, chronological, archaeological, geographical, social, theological, and biographical aspects of the Bible. Whether you're a general reader of the Bible, a pastor, or a student, this volume belongs in your library. It offers the following features: * Based completely on the NIV and cross-referenced to the King James Version. * Over 4,500 entries give you a broad understanding of people, places, events, and movements. * More than 1,000 in-text illustrations, maps, charts, photos, and tables lend clarity and visual impact. * 16 pages of indexed maps and 16 pages of photographs give you a feel for the land and culture. * Complete Scripture index helps you quickly link words and topics to related Bible verse. 'Excellent . . . for conservative students and church libraries.'---CBA Marketplace 'A massive, important work.'---The Biblical Evangelist 'Highly recommended.'---The Reference Book Review 'Contains a wealth of data . . . useful for serious Bible students as well as for those looking for quick answers to Bible-related questions.'---Church Media Library Magazine Zondervan's Understand the Bible Reference Series This six-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, the New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools. It includes the New International Bible Commentary, New International Bible Dictionary, New International Bible Concordance, and New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words, New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, and the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

When it comes to selecting a contemporary Bible translation that's reliable and easy to understand, more people pick the New International Version than any other. It's no surprise, then, that the best-selling translation is also the best-supported. From concordances, to atlases, to topical Bibles, to dictionaries, to software and more, beginning readers and scholars alike can choose from an enormous selection of study aids to help them get the most out of the NIV. And now Zondervan presents 4 outstanding hardcover NIV study tools in 1 practical, commonsense series--at prices too reasonable to resist! Zondervan's Understand the Bible Series is an exceptional value. Low price. In-depth information. And wide accessibility. Drawing on the finest in evangelical scholarship, each book is written in clear language that anyone can understand. No knowledge of Greek and Hebrew is required--just a desire to really know and apply the Bible. The 4-volume Understand the Bible Series includes: ? New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words--The rich meanings of 1,500 significant Bible words become clear with the help of this book. It offers a depth suitable for students and pastors, in language that anyone can easily understand. ? New International Bible Dictionary--More than 5,400 entries. Over 1,000 illustrations, maps, charts, and tables. Sixteen pages of maps and 16 pages of photos. From the well-known to the obscure, the International Bible Dictionary sheds light on the events, places, people, practices, and terms of the Bible. ? New International Bible Concordance--Over 250,000 references representing every verse in the NIV make this an invaluable resource for Bible study. This concordance is where to turn for locating NIV Bible passages and conducting word studies. ? New International Bible Commentary--Uniting an outstanding commentary with a thorough introduction to the Bible, this volume offers clear insight into the entire Bible from 43 leading evangelical scholars. The 230-page introduction provides a superb foundation for understanding the Bible.

From the Back Cover

The New International Bible Dictionary delivers an encyclopedic wealth of insight into the historical, chonological, archaeological, geographical, social, theological, and biographical aspects of the Bible. Whether you’re a general reader of the Bible, a pastor, or a student, this volume belongs in your library. It offers the following features:

• Based completely on the NIV and cross-referenced to the King James Version. • Over 4,500 entries give you a broad understanding of people, places, events, and movements. • More than 1,000 in-text illustrations, maps, charts, photos, and tables lend clarity and visual impact. • 16 pages of indexed maps and 16 pages of photographs give you a feel for the land and culture. • Complete Scripture index helps you quickly link words and topics to related Bible verse.

"Excellent . . . for conservative students and church libraries."—CBA Marketplace

"A massive, important work."—The Biblical Evangelist

"Highly recommended."—The Reference Book Review

"Contains a wealth of data . . . useful for serious Bible students as well as for those looking for quick answers to Bible-related questions."—Church Media Library Magazine Zondervan’s Understand the Bible Reference Series This six-volume series supplies users of today’s most popular modern Bible translation, the New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools. It includes the New International Bible Commentary, New International Bible Dictionary, New International Bible Concordance, and New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words, New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, and the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1200 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Rev Sub edition (January 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310331900
• ISBN-13: 978-0310331902
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.4 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, May 2, 2000

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This review is from: New International Bible Dictionary (Hardcover)

Of course dictionaries aren't usually meant to be read through like novels. Even though I haven't done that with this book, I would if I had the time. This is a must have for any student of the Word of God. In addition to the definitions, the book also gives good insight on the topics, placing them in their historical context. Zondervan has done it again!

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Needed Study Tool, with a wealth of Biblical Information, June 17, 2005

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Didaskalex "Eusebius Alexandrinus" (Kellia on Calvary, Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New International Bible Dictionary (Hardcover)

Bible Study Aids:

Understanding the Bible is not an easy task for contemporary western readers, with unfamiliar names, places and old traditions. Such knowledge for an understanding of its allusions, is not attainable without specialized help. Bible study students, with no knowledge of Greek or Hebrew, can choose from an enormous selection of study aids to help them get the most out of the English translation of the Bible. This Zondervan's NIV study tool, applicable to most translations NIV, NRSV and others, is a commonsense need to better understand the Bible, with a Concordance and a Topical Bible, whether you're a student or a general reader of the Bible. Its in-depth concise information, written in clear language, and easily accessible.

NIV Bible Dictionary:

A number of classic references bring together some renowned study aids within reach of all who want to get the most out of their Bible studies. This best seller, Silver Medallion award-winning NIV Bible Dictionary was designed and edited to help get more out of your study of the Bible. This one volume Bible Dictionary sheds light on the terms, events, and places, of the Bible. It provides a superb foundation for understanding the people, and practices, of Biblical times, with an encyclopedic wealth of insight into the historical, geographical, chronological, archaeological facts, while giving a good background to the social, traditional milieu, and theological and biographical aspects of the Bible.

Dictionary Qualifications:

"Contains a wealth of data... useful for serious Bible students as well as for those looking for quick answers to Bible related questions" (church Media Library Magazine)

Based on the publisher's information, containing more than 5,400 entries and more than 1,000 illustrations, charts, photos, and tables, and sixteen pages of maps, this volume belongs in your library. It is a good thorough Bible dictionary based primarily on the NIV translation, but fits well with all modern versions.

Authors, editors, and Contributors:

Drawing on reliable evangelical scholarship, over sixty contributors were teamed to revise, amend, and update the previous writers, and add new entries, including topics, particular sites based on archeological excavations, and newly available information as a result of dead Sea finds and others.

J. D. Douglas was the revising editor of The New International Dictionary of the Bible and editor of The New Bible Dictionary. He was editor-at-large for Christianity Today. Merril C. Tenney was professor of theological studies and dean of the Graduate school of Theology at Wheaton College.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to study the Word of God, this Bible dictionary is for you., February 23, 2010

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This review is from: New International Bible Dictionary (Hardcover)

I first encountered this wonderful Biblical reference book when I took an Intro. to the Bible class at the Philadelphia Bible College in Center City. I love this Bible dictionary. I have never searched for a subject, person, geographical location, etc. that I have not been able to find in this dicitonary. Consequently, when I encounter believers who are searching to know more of God's word, I will purchase this Bible dictionary as a gift. It is a great resource.