This unique volume offers much more than its convenient, compact size -- a dictionary, a topical index, and a survey.

Who were the Pharisees? What did Samson and John the Baptist have in common? Does an altar really have "horns?" Turn to the Zondervan Bible Dictionary and find out. It has the answers to these and hundreds of other questions you're likely to wonder about as you read the Bible. Condensed from the New International Bible Dictionary, this unique volume actually offers three books in one: • A Dictionary—for easy-to-find, practical information on thousands of topics • A Topical Index—for detailed study of nearly 150 larger topics, listing all articles in the dictionary that relate to a given topic • A Survey—providing an introductory overview of the Bible, biblical history, and biblical culture. Concise, readable, and informative, the Zondervan Bible Dictionary is ideal for use at home, in study groups, and in schools. It will help you clear up the who, what, where, why, and how of the Bible so you can better appreciate the depth of its wisdom and its relevance for you today.

Button-flapped 45,000 center-column references Concordance Presentation pages Red letter Study helps Color maps Ribbon marker 1,536 pp.

The NIV Compact Dictionary of the Bible is three books in one. For quick reference, the dictionary section provides much useful information. For a more detailed study of larger topics, an index lists all articles in the dictionary section that relate to a given topic. And an introductory section gives an overview of biblical history.

FOR DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE THE USA. This compact commentary looks at the Bible as a whole--then shows how all its books fit into the grand picture.

A handy, find-it-fast Bible reference series. Ideal for all Bible students. A must for every Bible owner! Easy to Understand and Illustrated throughout! Fast Access to over 1,500 entries! Exclusive Fan-Tab™ Thumb Index Reference System! Extensive A to Z Coverage!