Students, laypeople, pastors, and teachers will enjoy this one-volume dictionary of the Bible and its world.

Finally, a Bible reference book that fills the needs of the entire family. Whether you are a student, a scholar, a member of the clergy, or simply a religious seeker, This book will enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the Bible -- as history, as literature, and as testimony of faith. Among its features: Concise, informative entries for 3,500 biblical names, including every person and place mentioned in the Book of Books. The entries also cover families, dynastics, tribes, neighboring cultures, religious rituals and practices, archaeological sites, cities, animals, plants and more. This 1,000+ page dictionary doubles as a concordance, providing biblical citations for all the people and places of the Bible. This handsome, folio-sized reference contains 1,500 full color photographs and other illustrations. In addition to nearly 100 maps in the text, the book contains a section of satellite photographs of the Holy Land. -- back cover.

For 25 years the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary has been the go-to Bible reference resource for lay Bible students, teachers, pastors, academic courses, and libraries. Now this bestselling dictionary has been UPDATED with 200 new articles and over 500 new photos compiling a collection of over 6,500 articles from Aaron to Zuzite are written so as to equip the reader for greater competence in understanding and interpreting the Scriptures. TAn excellent companion to the Holman Illustrated Bible Commentary.

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.

This book sheds light on a vast array of everyday objects, practices, and customs, illuminating every aspect of daily life in Bible times.