The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary puts the latest and most comprehensive biblical scholarship at your fingertips. Here is everything you need to know to fully understand the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, and the New Testament. An unparalleled resource, The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary explains every aspect of the Bible, including biblical archaeology, culture, related writings such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Bibles influence on Western civilization, biblical history, theological concepts, modern biblical interpretations, flora nad fauna, climate and environment, crafts and industry, the content of individual books of the bible, and more.
The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary features:
Contributions by 193 noted experts on the Bible and the ancient Near East
More than 3700 entries covering the Bible from A to Z
Outlines for each book of the Bible
590 blackandwhite photographs
53 color photographs
An updated pronunciation guide
72 blackandwhite maps
18 color maps
Dozens of drawings, diagrams, and tables
