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the only option
Here is a monument to the current state of the academic study of religion. Thousands of pages of entries, most of them of the highest quality; yet a few slips remain. Typos abound, but I've found none confusing so far.
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This is Considered on of the top Bible Dictionaries
First this is in reality more like an Encyclopedia than a Dictionary.While it is more "Liberal" in its perspective you also have conservative author's as well.Like anytype of of book you need to think for yourself.Where it is helpful is in giving a lot of archeological data and excellent bibliographies.I am currently a seminary student working on an MDiv degree.Having it on computer is a life saver.My school's library only has one set for a lot of students (our seminary has over 400 students and that doesn't include the undergrad students).In a class I took on the book of Acts and the General/Catholic epistles we had two sections of the class with 45 students all needing the same volumes of ABD.However having it on computer solves that problem.Also it makes doing research and adding quotes to my research/exegesis papers a synch.This is a really great resource.It should not be your only resource.There are a lot of good Bible dictionaries out there, so don't just depend upon one.God calls upon us to think for ourselves, Paul said to his young friend Timothy "To study".Logos/Libronix has some great titles available, check them out.

Great reference and interesting reading
I bought this at the recommendation of one of my professors and I'm so happy that I got this as my first Bible reference software.Not only is the content absolutely fantastic, but the Logos system works great, even though I consider myself a beginner user so far.I keep my notebook with me in class and can very quickly find supplementary information that is related to topics being discussed.It is also great to have at my fingertips while doing homework when I run into a new idea in my reading and want to get another explanation for it.I also love the links to the Unabridged Theological Dictionary of the NT.I currently use the books in my seminary library, but am looking forward to getting that on CD-ROM as well.

Great Dictionary, Easy Computer Interface
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Editorial Review

For the maps alone, this book is worth it. Following 1,250 pages that describe and explain the people, places, terms, and events of the Bible from Aaron to Zurishaddai, the 16 spectacular maps detail the political entities and boundaries of biblical times, bringing the historic times to vivid life. A fascinating book, an impressive collection of scholarship, and a possession to cherish, the 188 contributors and five editors show what can be produced if you don't cut corners on excellence. ... Read more

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great dictionary
The articles are precise and concise and give reference to other subjects.As a seminary student, I find this an invaluable tool in paper preparation.The editors have done an admirable job in preparing a volume that covers an inexhaustbly deep subject in a fair and complete manner.

A Resource for Serious Bible Study
This dictionary offers the very best of biblical scholarship in an easy to use volume.It makes a wonderful companion to the Harper Collins Study Bible, but will enhance your study of any Bible.It is an excellent resource for academic and personal study, aimed at offering a variety of information from names, places, history, and more.

HarperCollins Bible Dictionary
This Bible dictionary is a one volume source for nearly everything associated with or found in the Bible.It covers the Bible cover to cover with personalities, places, themes, concepts, etc.Anyone who needs a resource for Bible studies or just for general knowledge will want to own this book.Church libraries should have it available for library users. This is an excellent resource.
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Not what I expected
I purchased this book as a quick reference for our bible history lessons -
A Good Reference Tool
While this Bible dictionary is not a complete or exhaustive type dictionary, it is amazingly broad. The contents of some of the subjects include its background and some present information. This is just a great one volume Bible doctionary to have. Zondervan press made a right move to reprint Dr. Tenny's work.

Excellent reference work
I purchased this dictionary some years ago and it has been a constantcompanion to my bible.I take it everywhere I take my bible.I havecompared the entries to other dictionaries and although it doesn't containeverything (what single volume can?) it does have certain references thatare excluded by the others.For example, the term "ephod" I wasunable to locate in any other dictionary but found it here not only with adefinition but a picture as well.I enjoy just reading it by itself andhave learned and clarified much.I highly recommend it as one of the bestsingle volume pictorial dictionaries available to anyone seeking greaterunderstanding of the Bible and the way things were. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Reference - Dictionaries & Encyclopedias    3. Bible Commentary    4. Christianity - Education - General    5. Dictionaries    6. Reference    7. Religion    8. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    9. Biblical concordances & commentaries    10. Christian Interest    11. Religion / Bible / Reference   

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Atheists are Funny!
Notice that the Atheist below claimed that Archer is illogical when in fact all the "reviewer" did was throw out illogical ad hominems left and right. Where was the logical argument? It wasn't there. Just a bunch of strawmen and moral judgments on the Bible and Christianity. One must wonder where one gets absolute moral judgments about the Bible being "wrong" when one doesn't believe in an absolute source of those moral judgments? I guess atheists are better at living with their errant contradictions than they are allowing scholars like Archer (Harvard educated in his BA, MA and PhD) to explain misunderstandings made by our cultural and linguistic distance from the text. O well, I guess it's just in one ear and out the other of those who want to keep their precious, licentious religion in tact.
Once you've actually read the Bible...
This volume is a good addition to the Biblical expositor's reference library. But the first step is to become familiar with the Bible by actually having spent time reading and studying it. Many questions become answered once you understand the entire Bible in context. Then reference books such as this become useful in understanding cultural references, difficulties in the English translations of the original autographs, etc.

Generally excellent refutation of biblioskeptics
The author has an encyclopedic knowledge of Biblical languages and culture, and his book is most informative about a wide range of topics.Archer is also a trained lawyer, so can cut through the illogicality and special pleading of the arguments for "contradictions".By comparison, among those who argue for contradictions are such blatantly unqualified misotheists such as Barker, Ingersoll, McKinsey and Paine who haven't a clue about the original languages or culture, and are blatantly chronologically chauvinistic.Read more

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Subjects:  1. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    2. Bible - Reference - Dictionaries & Encyclopedias    3. Bible - Study - Old Testament    4. Dictionaries - General    5. Old Testament    6. Reference    7. Religion    8. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    9. Reference works    10. Theology   

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Fabulous Illustrations!
This is a wonderful text, incredibly useful.
The sequel is great, too.
This is a really good intro to the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Clear, simple, and biblically solid. Great Study Guide
How to Get Into the Bible is a wonderfully laid out book that really brings the messages of the Bible home. Each book of the Bible is reviewed. Timelines and maps of the surrounding areas, found in the first page or so of each review, help the reader keep straight complicated chronological and geographical data. Also at the end of each review is the encore section. This tells the reader where they can find similar material in other books of the Bible. Read more

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The Word Blooms Purple
As an author and ministry speaker, I now reach for two main resources--the Bible and this dictionary. I've found, to my delight, that the Word blooms purple on its pages. And, this translates to striking insights in my writing and speaking.
Embarrassing First Impression
I became intersted in this book through reading another book by one of the contributors, D. Brent Sandy--Plowshares and Pruning Hooks. The book certainly has a wealth of information from an impressive array of scholars, and I have already gained insight from its entries. But its first impression left me embarrassed for the publisher and author of the Intoduction. On page xxi, the author states that "Gideon's mother" received an "annunciation of birth."It was, of course, Samson's mother (Judges 13).Readers expect that a scholarly work of this sort would at least be accurate in basic biblical facts.

Excellent Source Book
In my Biblical and psychology studies I have found this book to be the best of its kind anywhere for the purpose of understanding dream imagery according to biblical understanding. This resource book will help anybody better understand the parables of Jesus, cultural contexts, and even the symbols in your own dreams.It is a must for everyone! ... Read more

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Reference #1
When I was asked to contribute to this Encyclopedia (I wrote the "annotated bibliography", the lemma on "determinism", and co-authored the lemma on "chaos theory"), I had no idea what it would eventually look like. It was undoubtedly an ambitious project, and the editors were aware that there was no such encyclopedia available yet. This project was a venture, to be sure.
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Brings this Stone-Campbell movement together
Articles are brief in some cases and all can be read by a lay person.I recommend this collection of history of a denomination.It also has photos where possible.

Massive Volume on the Restoration Movement
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE STONE-CAMPBELL MOVEMENT is a massive volume on the people, events, theology, and churches involved in the Restoration Movement.The work covers nearly every facet of the movement from the beginnings with Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone to the various sects in the Restoration Movement such as the United Church of Christ, the mainline Churches of Christ, the International Churches of Christ, the Disciples of Christ, and many more.
A Very Welcome Addition to Stone-Campbell Studies
The Churches of Christ, Christian Church and Disciples of Christ, ironically enough, all trace their origins back to the nineteenth century Christian reform and unity movement led by former Presbyterians Barton Warren Stone and the father and son team Thomas and Alexander Campbell. Known as the Stone-Campbell Movement, this tradition has a long and vaunted history, not just in the US, but around the world.
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A tremendous reference
Editor John Bowden has set up this encyclopedia for the new millenium - it is a collaborative effort between more than 200 scholars from around the world, and utilises icons for further reading, websites, cross-references (rather like websites), and topically pull-boxes (166 of them) that treat particular topics that come up within other articles in greater depth and clarity.There is a very thorough and comprehensive index at the back of the book which references both major and minor instances of key words, people, and places.
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Very Good... but...
The book is overall very good quality inside and out. It self-proclaims that it is MORE "accurate, up-to-date, complete numbering system, and user-friendly" than Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary. My review is mixed, even though overall I do like the book.
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Prophetic Praxis
I found this book intriguing, so much so, I read it cover to cover like a novel, though it is a dictionary. It's very informative and gave me some names and labels for some of my prophetic idiosyncrasies.
I LOVE this book
Dr. Price always produces the revalation of the knowledge that is already in your subconscious, leaving you full of new ideas and questions.This book is very hands on and condusive to learning and research.The entries contain objective definitions, most with reference for further exploration.Simply put the dictionary is fabulous!I had one and gave it away to a friend, I quickly procured another.Enjoy it!

Easy Resource
This is great for a quick and easy resource.Helps gets a person started if wanting to research. ... Read more

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Great for beginners and people looking for illustrations
I didn't realize how much I enjoyed using this dictionary until someone stole mine!!!It has great charts and graphs and is colorful...it has the kings in order and during what time of history...it has pictures...it's simple enough for those who do not want to be weighted down with fancy jargon...so if you are looking for a sophisticated dictionary, this is not it!However, it serves it's purpose.It gives good information, but not a plethora of info...but well worth the money spent!

Excellant Study Tool
I bought this book for my nephew who is in prison.He said that it is a big help with the pictures & etc.

Great dictionary for beginning bible students
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Koehler - Baumgartner
This lexicon should be in the library of anyone seeking to understand the deeper meanings of Hebrew words in Tanach.No one text stands alone in that regard; however, it is felt that Koehler - Baumgartner is indispensable for any serious student of Biblical Hebrew, and everyone is a student of this wonderful language.The 2-volume unabridged study edition is affordable and is more space efficient on the shelf.Buy this one with confidence.

The best resource
The best English lexicon of biblical Hebrew & Aramaic, KBL is also easier to use than the classic BDB. Words are listed alphabetically, rather than grouped by root, with cross-references to other words from the same root (no more trying to figure out a noun's putative "verbal root"). Akkadian tends to dominate the etymological information, rather than Arabic), along with Ugaritic. Glosses tend to be traditional, although references within the articles and the extensive supplementary bibliography (84 pages; alphabetically by author) allow you to find narrative lexical discussions. The Aramaic section is outstanding, with citations ranging far beyond biblical Aramaic. Although some might be tempted to begin with an "intermediate" lexicon such as Holladay, KBL's layout, clarity, and wealth of information makes this appropriate for both beginning students, pastors, teachers, and other scholars.

The New Koehler-Baumgartner
The printed 5 volume set provides a fine supplementary lexicon for all students of the Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic. The volumes are finely bound, printed on acid-free paper (though not ANSI certified). Each volume is smyth sewn. Read more

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Amazing Bible Software
This is by far teh best bible software available! With lots of multimedia features and study topics... Buy it! You wont regret it!

Best Bible software for the Christian Family
iLumina is by far the best Bible software for families. It has animations, virtual tours and videos that help you learn the Bible in unique ways. No other software does that.
Hands-down, one of the worst...
iLumina is about as close to a rip-off as can legally be had.Shortly before its debut, it was promised to the public that a significant portion of the Bible would be animated.Not so, and there has been no addition to the barely handfull of existing animations in well over 2 years.
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Fabulous!
This is an excellent book for anyone who wishes to know the truth about cults and false religion.Well-researched and well-written, the authors let the founders of the various cults speak for themselves, carefully documenting each quote in copious end notes. Each group's view of the basic doctrines of Christianity are outlined, showing their astonishing similarity in rejecting the deity of Christ and pushing salvation by works. Best of all, the Doctrinal Appendix gives the biblical references for each Christian doctrine. Especially helpful is the table of proofs that Jesus is God with dozens of Old and New Testament references.Other reviews of this book should be read with care. When the light of Truth shines forth, darkness is made uncomfortable.

Yeah right
Out of ALL the religions, Unitarian Universalist,is the only religion/sect/denomination of reason and reality,while feeding your inner spirit-which is why anyone of any belief (or non-belief) can go to the church.They don't even tell you what/how to believe (unlike most religions/denominations).I can see why a fundamentalist wouldn't want anyone to be one though...visit famousuus.com to see all the intelligent people who were/are unitarians,including Paul Newman,Ray Bradbury,Sir Isaac Newton,Emily Dickinson,Susan B. Anthony,Charles Dickens,Ralph Waldo Emerson,etc..

Inaccurate, biased
I learn from another website, that there's a Libel Litigation on this book. I wonder if they're responsible for what they wrote. http://www.contendingforthefaith.org/index.html ... Read more

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