The Revell Bible Dictionary

Here at last is a Bible dictionary that is easy to use and easy to understand. More that a reference book, The Revell Bible Dictionary increases your understanding of the Bible with these unique helps: Personal Applications; Indentiquick for People and Places; Original full-color artwork; Reading and study guides for every book of the Bible; and Special full-color sections.

With sales of over 50,000 in less than six months, The Revell Bible Dictionary is establishing itself as an essential reference tool for Bible study. This economical new edition sheds light on the truths of the Bible in an aeasy-to-read, easy-to-grasp format.

In the pages of the Bible, we come to know God through Jesus Christ. Thus the importance of the Bible for our spiritual formation cannot be overstated. If we are honest, though, the Bible is not always easy to understand. For example, the places named in the Bible can seem strange, and the number of people mentioned is virtually countless. This comprehensive dictionary intends to help people read the Bible with increased understanding and confidence. It contains articles on major topics as well as places and people, even if they just appear in a single verse in the Bible. Its articles cover theological topics, biblical words, biblical imagery, and historical topics. This A to Z dictionary includes more than •1,700 full-color pages •400 color illustrations, maps, and photos •5,000 articles by leading evangelical scholars The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary is an informative, colorful, and easy-to-understand resource that will be an indispensable reference for your own personal study or in preparation for teaching.

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