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The Cultural Dictionary of the Bible

Author : John J. Pilch
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814625279
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book The Cultural Dictionary of the Bible written by John J. Pilch and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2000 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! Interpreting the Bible respectfully is a cross-cultural enterprise. For those who seek to understand the Bible as a document from the ancient Mediterranean world and communicate it to people in other cultures, The Cultural Dictionary of the Bible is an ideal tool. Scripture expert John Pilch gives the modern Bible reader an appreciation for the world in which each book of the Bible originated and an in-depth look at the Mediterranean personalities who populate the pages of the Bible. With more than 100 distinctive, Middle-Eastern notions, from Abba" to "Work," this collection provides a cultural system of shared interpretations of persons, things, and events relating to the Mediterranean region. By applying a social-scientific approach to interpreting the Bible, Pilch shows how a multi-cultural understanding, enriched with the discoveries and insights taken from contemporary anthropological studies, can bemused to examine the distinctive, Middle Eastern cultural world of the Bible. Since each article discusses a variety of persons, things, and events under its title, the alphabetized tale of contents presents a comprehensive list of these subjects for ready reference. Uppercase entries identify complete articles; lowercase entries list some of the related topics treated in the articles. A bibliography is provided at the end of each major article. A list of basic resources at the end of the volume presents a selection of dictionaries, atlases, and similar books for supplemental information on each topic. Preachers, readers, RCIA participants and students alike will appreciate the index to the Sunday Lectionary readings for the full three-year cycle that is provided and its citation of the words defined in the dictionary that appear in the given readings. Includes illustrations of appropriate entries. Entries include: ABBA Agriculture Alternate Reality ANGER Animals Antonia Fortress Bailey Beard Bread Blindness Boat Burial Carpenter Caves Centurion Christians CLOTHES COINS Corban COSMETICS AND JEWELRY Culture DANCE DEATH DECEPTION AND LYING DRINKING AND EATING Earrings Eating Emotions Evil Eye Eyes Fishing FORGIVENESS Fortresses Frankincense Goats Good Shepherd HAIR Hands HEALING Heaven HOLY MAN Honey Honor and Shame HOUSE HUMOR Individualism Insider/Outsider Israelite Jewelry JEWS ANDCHRISTIANS John the Baptist Judeans Laughter Life Literary Forms Lying MILITARY Milk MUSIC Mother Nazirite NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION Oath Oil Perfume Peter's House Poor PRAYER Puns Rabbi Revenge Roads Salt Satan Sea SECRECY Shalom Shame SHEEP AND GOATS SICKNESS Sign Sin Singing SKY SMELLS AND TASTES Sorghum Space SPIRITS Stonemason SYMBOLISM Tastes Teeth Tents Translation TRAVEL Vengeance Water WEATHER Wheat Wine Wool WORK

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible

Author : David Noel Freedman
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
ISBN 13 : 9789053565032
Total Pages : 1506 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible written by David Noel Freedman and published by Amsterdam University Press. This book was released on 2000-12-31 with total page 1506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly yet clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the Bible. The Dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomenae matters that Bible students at all levels may encounter in reading or discussion. Nearly 600 first-rate Bible authorities have contributed to the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Intended as a tool for practical Bible use, this illustrated dictionary reflects recent archaeological discoveries and the breadth of current biblical scholarship, including insights from critical analysis of literary, historical, sociological, and other methodological issues. The editorial team has also incorporated articles that explore and interpret important focuses of biblical theology, text and transmission, Near Eastern archaeology, extrabiblical writings, and pertinent ecclesiastical traditions - all of which help make the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible the most comprehensive and up-to-date one-volume Bible dictionary on the market today.

Dictionary of the Bible and Western Culture

Author : Mary Ann Beavis
Publisher : Sheffield Phoenix Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781907534799
Total Pages : 642 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of the Bible and Western Culture written by Mary Ann Beavis and published by Sheffield Phoenix Press Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumers of culture in the modern world - whether high culture or popular culture - discover before long that the Bible, its tales and its characters and its idioms, is woven into the culture. Most of us wish we knew the Bible better, and are often at a loss to know what the biblical source or reference is to phrases or ideas we encounter. The editors of this unique volume have seen the need for an easy-to-use reference guide for those needing to track down information on characters, phrases, places, and concepts originating in the Bible. They assembled 200 scholars to write 1000 encyclopaedia entries on such biblical backgrounds to Western culture. The contributors to the volume have in mind readers without the specialization of formal biblical studies, and even those not familiar with the Bible's basic content.

Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery

Author : John A. Beck
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310292859
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery written by John A. Beck and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a description of the element or image, shows examples of how it is used in the biblical text, and presents photographs and maps that further illustrate the ideas.

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch

Author : T. Desmond Alexander
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830817816
Total Pages : 977 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch by : T. Desmond Alexander

Download or read book Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch written by T. Desmond Alexander and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2002-12-13 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the major themes and issues of the Pentateuch, this encyclopedic work offers authoritative overviews, detailed examinations and new insights from the world of the ancient Near East. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker.

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery

Author : Leland Ryken
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830867333
Total Pages : 1086 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Biblical Imagery written by Leland Ryken and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work explores the images, symbols, motifs, metaphors, figures of speech, and literary patterns found in the Bible. With over 800 articles by over 100 expert contributors, this is an inviting, enlightening and indispensable companion to the reading, study, contemplation and enjoyment of the Bible.

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings

Author : Tremper Longman III
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830817832
Total Pages : 992 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings by : Tremper Longman III

Download or read book Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings written by Tremper Longman III and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2008-06-06 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tremper Longman III and Peter E. Enns edit this collection of 148 articles by over 90 contributors on Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther.

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets

Author : G MCCONVILLE
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
ISBN 13 : 178974038X
Total Pages : 1542 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (897 download)

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Book Synopsis Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets by : G MCCONVILLE

Download or read book Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets written by G MCCONVILLE and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 1542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The writings of the prophets make up over a quarter of the Old Testament. But perhaps no other portion of the Old Testament is more misunderstood by readers today. For some, prophecy conjures up knotted enigmas, opaque oracles and terrifying visions of the future. For others it raises expectations of a plotted-out future to be reconstructed from disparate texts. And yet the prophets have imprinted the language of faith and imagination with some of its most sublime visions of the future - nations streaming to Zion, a lion lying with a lamb, and endlessly fruiting trees on the banks of a flowing river. We might view the prophets as stage directors for Israel's unfolding drama of redemption. Drawing inspiration from past acts in that drama and invoking fresh words from its divine author, these prophets speak a language of sinewed poetry, their words and images arresting the ear and detonating in the mind. For when Yahweh roars from Zion and thunders from Jerusalem, the pastures of the shepherds dry up, the crest of Carmel withers, and the prophetic word buffets those selling the needy for a pair of sandals. The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets is the only reference book of its kind. Not only does it focus exclusively on the prophetic books; it also plumbs their imagery of mountains and wilderness, flora and fauna, temple and Zion. It maps and guides us through topics such as covenant and law, exile and deliverance, forgiveness and repentance, and the Day of the Lord. Here the nature of prophecy is searched out in its social, historical, literary and psychological dimensions as well as its synchronic spread of textual links and associations. And the formation of the prophetic books into their canonical collection, including the Book of the Twelve, is explored and weighed for its significance. Then too, contemporary approaches such as canonical criticism, conversation analysis, editorial/redaction criticism, feminist interpretation, literary approaches and rhetorical criticism are summed up and assayed. Even the afterlife of these great texts is explored in articles on the history of interpretation as well as on their impact in the New Testament.

The New Unger's Bible Dictionary

Author : Merrill F. Unger
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1575675005
Total Pages : 2246 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (756 download)

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Download or read book The New Unger's Bible Dictionary written by Merrill F. Unger and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 2246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: eBook now easier to navigate than ever Unger’s Bible Dictionary has been one of the best-selling Bible dictionaries on the market since its introduction in 1957. Now, this time-honored classic is more valuable than ever. Updated and expanded by respected Bible authorities including R.K. Harrison, Howard F. Vos, and Cyril J. Barber, The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary is packed with the most current scholarship. Plus, the table of contents is enhanced for easy navigation. Readers can jump to any letter and see a full list of words, allowing them to locate any entry within seconds. No more paging through whole sections of the book to find your word. More than 67,000 entries are supplemented with detailed essays, colorful photography and maps, and dozens of charts and illustrations to enhance your understanding of God’s Word. Although this volume is based on the New American Standard, extensive cross-referencing makes it useful with all major Bible translations, including the New International, King James, and New King James versions.

Dictionary of the Old Testament

Author : Bill T. Arnold
Publisher : IVP
ISBN 13 : 9781844740949
Total Pages : 1060 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of the Old Testament written by Bill T. Arnold and published by IVP. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1060 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books presents articles on numerous historical topics as well as major articles focused on the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah. Other articles focus on the Deuteronomistic History as well as the Chronicler's History, the narrative art of Israel's historians, innerbiblical exegesis, text and textual criticism, and the emergence of these books as canonical. One feature is a series of eight consecutive articles on the periods of Israel's history from the settlement to the postexilic period, which forms a condensed history of Israel within the DOTHB.". "Syro-Palestinian archaeology is surveyed in one article, while significant archaeological sites receive focused individual treatment. Other articles delve into the histories and cultures of the great neighboring empires - Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia and Persia - as well as lesser peoples, such as the Ammonites, Edomites, Moabites, Philistines and Phoenicians. In addition there are articles on architecture, agriculture and animal husbandry, roads and highways, trade and travel, and water and water systems."--Dust jacket.

Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies

Author : Arthur G. Patzia
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830867023
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies by : Arthur G. Patzia

Download or read book Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies written by Arthur G. Patzia and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-03-17 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur G. Patzia and Anthony J. Petrotta offer clear, concise definitions of more than 300 terms related to biblical studies.

Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments

Author : Ralph P. Martin
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830867368
Total Pages : 1833 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments by : Ralph P. Martin

Download or read book Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments written by Ralph P. Martin and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 1833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a-kind reference volume provides focused study on the often-neglected portions of the New Testament: Acts, Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation. Expert contributors present more information than any other single work—dealing exclusively with the theology, literature, background, and scholarship of the later New Testament and the apostolic church.

A Cultural Handbook to the Bible

Author : John J. Pilch
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802867200
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis A Cultural Handbook to the Bible by : John J. Pilch

Download or read book A Cultural Handbook to the Bible written by John J. Pilch and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzes sixty-three subjects from the Bible from a cross-cultural perspective.

Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths

Author : G. A. Gaskell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725231344
Total Pages : 862 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Book Synopsis Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths by : G. A. Gaskell

Download or read book Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths written by G. A. Gaskell and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dictionary of the Bible and Ancient Media

Author : Tom Thatcher
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567678377
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (676 download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of the Bible and Ancient Media written by Tom Thatcher and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of the Bible and Ancient Media is a convenient and authoritative reference tool, introducing specific terms and concepts helpful to the study of the Bible and related literature in ancient communications culture. Since the early 1980s, biblical scholars have begun to explore the potentials of interdisciplinary theories of oral tradition, oral performance, personal and collective memory, ancient literacy and scribality, visual culture and ritual. Over time these theories have been combined with considerations of critical and exegetical problems in the study of the Bible, the history of Israel, Christian origins, and rabbinics. The Dictionary of the Bible and Ancient Media responds to the rapid growth of the field by providing a source of reference that offers clear definitions, and in-depth discussions of relevant terms and concepts, and the relationships between them. The volume begins with an overview of 'ancient media studies' and a brief history of research to orient the reader to the field and the broader research context of the book, with individual entries on terms and topics commonly encountered in studies of the Bible in ancient media culture. Each entry defines the term/ concept under consideration, then offers more sustained discussion of the topic, paying particular attention to its relevance for the study of the Bible and related literature

Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 0801026946
Total Pages : 896 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible by : Kevin J. Vanhoozer

Download or read book Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible written by Kevin J. Vanhoozer and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking reference tool introduces key names, theories, and concepts for interpreting Scripture.

The Eerdmans Bible Dictionary

Author : Allen C. Myers
Publisher : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780802842503
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (425 download)

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Download or read book The Eerdmans Bible Dictionary written by Allen C. Myers and published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reliable, up-to-date companion reference for reading and studying the Bible. Library Journal says, "This comprehensive dictionary of the Bible is practically a one-volume encyclopedia . . . . Entries reflect modern biblical scholarship and archaeological research. An excellent and inexpensive study aid . . . ". (Eerdmans)