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Nov 19, 2003 the eerdmans commentary on the bible ecb is the finest, most uptodate singlevolume bible handbook now available. Written by worldclass bible scholars, the ecb encapsulates in nontechnical language the best of modern scholarship on the sixtysix biblical books plus the apocrypha. Written in nontechnical language by worldclass bible scholars, the eerdmans commentary on the bible ecb encapsulates the best of modern scholarship on the 66 biblical books plus the apocrypha. Reflecting a broad evangelical perspective this volume continues eerdmans proud tradition of providing quality biblical resources for nearly a century. Premodern, modern and postmodern in old testament study by j. The eerdmans dictionary of the bible is a new and outstanding onevolume companion to the bible that every serious reader of the written word of god should welcome. It contains an abundance of wellarranged valuable information about the history of research and the old testament, jewish, grecoroman, and social backgrounds of the. Study the bible in its entiretysurvey the content of all the biblical books, explore connecting themes, investigate the cultural contexts, learn about each and every person mentioned in the bible, and understand. The eerdmans old testament history collection 7 vols. All the beautiful pictures of artifacts and antiquities in one place.
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Eerdmans dictionary of the bible david noel freedman, allen. Click download or read online button to get eerdmans commentary on the bible book now. Like many major modern reference works, the eerdmans dictionary of the bible is a significant accomplishment of scholarly teamwork. This is an excellent overview of the bible, and the maps, charts, pictures are all helpful to studying the scriptures. Finally, i would like to see the articles on the books of the bible follow a standard form or outline dealing with, for instance, authorship and date, composition, contents, and major themes. The dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomenamatters that bible students at all levels may encounter in reading or discussion. Editorinchief david noel freedman, along with a dozen wellknown consulting editors and about 600 contributors, has made this dictionary an extraordinary compilation of data. Eerdmans commentary on the bible christian book distributors. Providing a fresh, careful reading of haggai and malachi, jacobs engages with the latest research to highlight relevant themes of contemporary concern, including honoring and dishonoring god, the responsibilities of. I update this page on a daily basis as new deals become available. Presenting a variety of topics that are only briefly touched on in other texts, this book provides a. This engaging collection is perfect for students, pastors, scholars, or laity seeking a clear understanding to complex issues surrounding old. This collection also includes an introduction to the synoptic gospels, studies on the named women of the.
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Oct 23, 2000 freedman explains something of the scope of this book in the preface, by beginning the eerdmans dictionary of the bible by defining both the terms bible and dictionary for bible, the works referenced in this volume include the hebrew bible, the apocryphal and deuterocanonical books, and the new testament. Eerdmans family encyclopedia of the bible book, 1978 worldcat. This handy guidebook promises to make the word of god come alive as never before. The eerdmans companion to the bible will greatly help readers navigate unfamiliar biblical terrain and deepen their knowledge of areas already familiar to them. If you want a contextual breakdown of the bible get tony evans theology book. Over two hundred userfriendly maps, charts, graphics, and photos bring ancient places to life.
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