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The Essential Bible Dictionary

Key Insights for Reading God's Word
Brief Description
Embrace a deeper understanding of the Holy Scriptures with The Essential Bible Dictionary. This indispensable reference tool goes beyond an ordinary dictionary to offer in-depth insights into important people, places, and biblical concepts, including those that often perplex readers. Our unique Bible companion is specially crafted... Read More
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Embrace a deeper understanding of the Holy Scriptures with The Essential Bible Dictionary. This indispensable reference tool goes beyond an ordinary dictionary to offer in-depth insights into important people, places, and biblical concepts including those that often perplex readers.

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Embrace a deeper understanding of the Holy Scriptures with The Essential Bible Dictionary. This indispensable reference tool goes beyond an ordinary dictionary to offer in-depth insights into important people, places, and biblical concepts, including those that often perplex readers.

Our unique Bible companion is specially crafted to enhance and streamline your Scripture reading experience, emphasizing proper nouns and specific biblical terms that warrant further explanation.

The Essential Bible Dictionary is a visual guide to Scripture's people, places, and themes that will aid your study with:

  1. Comprehensive definitions shedding light on key Bible themes, places, people, and much more.
  2. Vibrant full-colour images, maps, illustrations, and diagrams throughout – bringing the biblical world vibrantly to life.
  3. Thorough book overviews, arranged alphabetically for your convenience, complete with information on authorship, content, historical background, and purpose of each Bible book.
  4. Phonetic pronunciation for each entry – never stumble on a biblical name or term again.
  5. Crucial cross-references for a more in-depth study.

Ideal for personal devotions or Bible studies, this compact Bible dictionary serves as a treasure chest of knowledge, helping to illuminate every page of Scripture you turn.

This guide pairs perfectly with any Bible translation you prefer. Don't just read the Bible, understand it – with The Essential Bible Dictionary.

Series: NIV Application Commentary Resources

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310174455

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Zondervan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 634g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Moisés Silva taught biblical studies at Westmont College, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of eight books and the revising editor of the Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible.

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