New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

Name: New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters
ISBN: 9780310240075

(zondervan's Understand the Bible Reference Series)

Paul D. Gardner, Zondervan

Zondervan · Print & ebook · May 28, 2001

The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is a complete index of every person named in the Bible, from Aaron to Zurishadai.

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Who it’s for: Alphabetical entries identify biblical people, from brief references to theological profiles.
Themes: People named in the Bible, Biblical character roles, Theological significance
Genres: Bible Dictionaries & Encyclopedias, Biblical Biography, Old Testament Biography

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The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is a complete index of every person named in the Bible, from Aaron to Zurishadai. Discover the roles that men and women—from the obscure to the famous to the infamous—have played in the unfolding story of Scripture. Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological significance of over forty major figures.

With entries based on the New International Version?today's most read, most trusted Bible translation?this easy-to-use volume will help pastors, teachers, students, and church workers quickly and easily identify and understand the importance of every person in the Bible. The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters features contributions from top biblical scholars of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In addition to the alphabetic name-entries, twenty supporting articles shed light on topics of particular interest and relevance, such as: - Kings of Judah and Israel - Women in the Bible - Children in the Bible - The Apostles - Pharisees - The Elderly in the Bible - Angels in the Bible - Jewish Genealogies —ZONDERVAN'S UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE REFERENCE SERIES— This four-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, and New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools. It includes: - New International Bible Commentary - New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words - New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties - New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

Bible Character Entries

Alphabetical entries identify biblical people, from brief references to theological profiles.

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Alphabetical entries for people named throughout the Bible
Supporting articles on women in the Bible

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Brief biblical references for minor figures
Longer articles address major figures’ theological significance

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Bible Dictionaries & Encyclopedias	82%
Biblical Biography	54%
Old Testament Biography	30%

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Authors: Paul D. Gardner, Zondervan
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: May 28, 2001
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: People named in the Bible · Biblical character roles · Theological significance
Reading lane: Encyclopedias