Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (10 Volume Set) [Hardcover]

Gerhard Kittel (Author), Gerhard Friedrich (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0802823246 | ISBN-13: 978-0802823243 | Publication Date: April 1977 | Edition: 10th

TDNT is an authorized and unabridged translation of Theologisches Worterbuch zum Neuen Testament. This work was first published in the German edition in 1933. It is designed for the use of intermediate and advanced Greek students. Each significant Greek word of the New Testament is generally presented in its secular Greek background; its role in the Old Testament (both in the Hebrew and the Septuagint); its use by Philo, Josephus, the rabbinical literature; its uses in the New Testament, which is sometimes classified according to synoptic, Johannine, Petrine and Pauline usage; and sometimes the Apostolic Fathers are included as well. There were more than 100 scholars who contributed to the work, including specialists in Old Testament, Septuagint, Hellenistic, Semitic and Rabbinic studies. Substantial bibliographies and extensive footnotes supplement the articles. Volume 10 is an index volume to the entire series, compiled by Ronald Pitkin.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 9212 pages
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co; 10th edition (April 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802823246
• ISBN-13: 978-0802823243
• Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.5 x 7.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 32.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #865,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grateful to have a set, October 2, 2005

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Philip J. Bohlken (Caldwell, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (10 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

A couple gave me the full set for Christmas in 1977. They thought it would provide me insights for preaching that also benefit them as hearers of the sermons. I used it by means of the index volume for many years. Finally, I decided to read all nine text volumes cover-to-cover. It took me six years to finish, but I found things I did not find through the index and would never have known to seek. At times articles in Kittel can numb the mind with boredom. At other times they can cause it to soar with new insights based in an array of factual information. The reader will probably not agree with everything. Certainly, individual contributors of the articles do not always agree with one another. Still, I would not be without Kittel. My copy is drenched in ink from underlinings and notes I have made as I read it. I know it would be tempting to buy the one volume "baby Kittel" and skip the extra expense of the larger set, but there are key pieces of information that did not make it into the editors' view of what should be included in the one volume edition. Spend the money and get the real thing. There have been some tremendous discount specials that make the whole set little more than the list price of the "baby" version.

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Work in its Category, Bar None!, October 4, 2000

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J.M. Hebert (Western USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (10 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

If you are looking for an exhaustive reference work for NT Greek usage, then Kittel & Friedrich provide it in their Theological Dictionary of the New Testament. Nothing even comes close to the scope of scholarship in this work. However, one note of caution is in order. Many of the theological points made in the work are from a liberal, Neo-orthodox point of view. Therefore, this type of reference is for the advanced Bible or seminary student that possesses a strong foundation in the Christian faith and at least a working knowledge of New Testament Greek.

14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kittel & Friedrich - An exhaustive work for linguistic use, October 6, 2000

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Michael Schelb (Boca Raton, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (10 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

Gerhard Kittel's work has been a massive undertaken and has made good use of external evidence to assist in a well-rounded understanding of the times in which various biblical texts were believed to have been written. Unfortunately - as in any religion, many attempt to use this work in order to "prove" a particular point, thereby missing much of the beauty of etymology in the study of hermeneutics. TDNT is a wonderful work for any student of linguistics, regardless of religious orientation.