HarperCollins Bible Dictionary - Condensed Edition

The product of dozens of this country''s finest biblical scholars the HarperCollins Bible Dictionary is the most complete up-to-date and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. This newly condensed edition makes that acclaimed resource available in an easy-to-use size.Perfect for church Bible study groups home schools high schools colleges or personal study this edition contains all the important names places and subjects that make Bible study come to life including the patriarchs judges kings and prophets and the world of the New Testament and the early church. Other significant topics include the Dead Sea Scrolls the Nag Hammadi Library the archaeology of the biblical world and the history of the English Bible. The condensed HarperCollins Bible Dictionary includes:Over 3000 lively informative and easy-to-use entriesA helpful pronunciation guideMore than 50 detailed mapsInformative charts graphs and timelinesHundreds of photos and illustrations