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Smith's Bible Dictionary: More than 6,000 Detailed Definitions, Articles, and Illustrations

Smith's Bible Dictionary: More than 6,000 Detailed Definitions, Articles, and Illustrations
Author: William Smith
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Category: Book

List Price: $14.99
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sales Rank: 155235

Media: Hardcover
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 778
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.5

ISBN: 0785252010
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9780785252016

Publication Date: July 12, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

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Product Description

More than 6,000 detailed definitions, articles, and illustrations - all in a handy compact size perfect for all students of the Bible, and at an affordable price.

Not just definitions of biblical terms, but details about the Bible - its history, setting, geography, characters, and key words. The Smith's Bible Dictionary is a must for the library of every student.



Book Description
This classic dictionary features thousands of important word entries with easy-to-understand definitions and explanations. 352 pages.


Customer Reviews:   Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Indispensible Bible study tool   September 25, 2001
 24 out of 24 found this review helpful

Want to know about how Hebrews could become slaves to each other? Or exactly what the ancient Holy Days were all about? How about the various foods, plants, clothing and jewelry mentioned in the Old Testament? Smith's, the quintessential Bible dictionary, will add a context to your in depth Bible study that will cement imagery in your head that will make your studies more productive and your memories more vivid and long-lasting. And when it comes to the Bible, context is everything. We are so far removed from our religious ancestors in time and culture that to rely simply on the Bible text is to fail to understand those wonderful people.


5 out of 5 stars Smith's Bible dictionary   December 28, 2001
 24 out of 24 found this review helpful

Smith's Bible dictionary is a comprehensive and complete bible dictionary nearly any word you can find in the bible is in here. Smith's bible dictionary not only gives a basic difinition but also an indepth explanation of the usage and where appropreate an explanation of it's symbolic meaning(s). An additional plus is that nearly every page has at least one well drawn black and white illustration or diagram given further insight into the geography, characters and meaning of biblical events.


5 out of 5 stars A great resource   August 30, 2005
 12 out of 12 found this review helpful

Though you can find more extensive Bible dictionaries and encyclopedia's, for the size and price this one cannot be matched. It is packed with excellent information. No fluff, no wasted space, it gets right to the point. It is an obviously well researched and scholarly resource.

I have the 1 volume softcover edition. The type is so small I can barely read it, but I discovered that I used it more because it was so handy. It is easily carried when I travel and is always kept nearby even at home.

This is a serious resource. It contains information on everything. Outlines and backgrounds of the books of the Bible, Biblical cities and countries, Biblical characters, animals, trees and plants, some customs of the time (though very little compared to books written specifically for that purpose), and much more.

The sad thing is, you can probably find it for $2.00 at a used book store, when the reality is that it is worth infinitely more than many of the higher priced modern books. If you can't afford an extensive library, you can learn a whole lot by using this book in your Bible study. You can spend 10 times more money for a multi-volume set, but at best probably only gain 25% more pertinent material. I highly recommend it.



5 out of 5 stars Smith's Bible Dictionary   April 25, 2000
 10 out of 12 found this review helpful

I already have a copy of this book but need a new one. It is a wonderful reference book for anyone that is studing the Bible or other religious history. A must for the home library.


5 out of 5 stars Fair & Impartial   August 9, 2000
 10 out of 11 found this review helpful

This book is great and easy to use. Though illustrations and pictures are not in colored, readers may find it very useful. I hope that revisions on this book will not lessen its quality from its original publication.




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