A Dictionary Of The Bible A Classic Reference Guide To Scripture - Philip Schaff - Paperback - en Book

A Dictionary Of The Bible Is A Classic Reference Work For Readers Who Want Clearer Access To The People, Places, Books, Customs, Doctrines, And Historical Background Of Scripture. Philip Schaff Brings The Habits Of A Church Historian And Biblical Scholar To A Practical Alphabetical Guide, Giving Readers Concise Explanations Of Names, Events, Terms, Geography, Religious Practices, And Theological Ideas That Appear Throughout The Old And Testaments.designed For Students, Teachers, Ministers, And Serious Bible Readers, The Dictionary Helps Connect Individual Passages With The Larger World Of Biblical History And Christian Interpretation. Entries Provide Context For Ancient Israel, The Life And Ministry Of Jesus, The Early Church, Biblical Lands, Sacred Objects, Religious Offices, And The Language Of Scripture.