EERDMANS DICTIONARY
of the
BIBLE
David Noel Freedman
Editor-in-Chief
Allen C. Myers
Associate Editor
Astrid B. Beck
Managing Editor
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Grand Rapids, Michigan / Cambridge, U.K.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Eerdmans dictionary of the Bible / David Noel Freedman, editor-in-chief;
Allen C. Myers, associate editor; Astrid B. Beck, managing editor.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 0-8028-2400-5 (hardcover: alk. paper)
1. Bible—Dictionaries. I. Title: Dictionary of the Bible.
II. Freedman, David Noel, 1922– III. Myers, Allen C., 1945–IV. Beck, Astrid B.
BS440.E44 2000
220.3—dc21 00–056124
Unless otherwise noted, maps are copyright ©2000 by Mapquest.com, Columbia, Maryland
Transliteration and Pronunciation
The Archaeological Periods of Palestine
Physical Features of Palestine
Settlement and Tribal Territories
The Empire of David and Solomon
The Divided Monarchy: Israel and Judah
Judah after the Fall of Israel
Empires of the 6th Century b.c.e.
Israel under Persia (Postexilic)
The Roman World and the Eastern Mediterranean in the 1st Century c.e.
Palestine in New Testament Times
Black and white maps
Jerusalem at the Time of David and Solomon
Jerusalem in the Postexilic Period
Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus
David E. Aune Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Carol Meyers Professor of Religion Duke University Durham, NC |
Bruce C. Birch Professor of Old Testament Wesley Theological Seminary Washington, DC | J. Maxwell Miller Professor of Old Testament Candler School of Theology, Emory University Curator, Fernbank Museum of Natural History Atlanta, GA |
John J. Collins Holmes Professor of Old Testament Yale University Divinity School New Haven, CT | James C. Moyer Professor of Religious Studies, Head, Department of Religious Studies Southwest Missouri State University Springfield, MO |
William G. Dever Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology and Anthropology University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Jack M. Sasson Mary Jane Wirthen Professor of Judaic and Biblical Studies The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN |
Everett Ferguson Professor Emeritus of Bible Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Marion L. Soards Professor of New Testament Studies Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Louisville, KY |
Victor Paul Furnish University Distinguished Professor of New Testament Perkins School of Theology, Southern ... |
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About Eerdmans Dictionary of the BibleThe Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly yet clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the Bible. The Dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomena—matters that Bible students at all levels may encounter in reading or discussion. Nearly 600 first-rate Bible authorities have contributed to the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Intended as a tool for practical Bible use, this illustrated dictionary reflects recent archaeological discoveries and the breadth of current biblical scholarship, including insights from critical analysis of literary, historical, sociological, and other methodological issues. The editorial team has also incorporated articles that explore and interpret important focuses of biblical theology, text and transmission, Near Eastern archaeology, extrabiblical writings, and pertinent ecclesiastical traditions—all of which help make the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible the most comprehensive and up-to-date one-volume Bible dictionary on the market today. Features of the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible: • Nearly 5,000 entries explain every book, person, place, significant event, and distinctive term or expression found in the Bible • Written by nearly 600 respected authorities in the field of biblical scholarship • Supplementary aids include lists of abbreviations, pronunciation guide, transliteration key, and concise bibliographies to guide further research • Entries cover the Deuterocanonicals as well as the Hebrew and New Testament scriptures • Based on the New Revised Standard version of the Bible, with attention given to alternate readings in other major translations |
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