International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Geoffrey W. Bromiley

First published in 1915, The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia has long been considered a standard among biblical reference works. And now, after more than fifteen years of extensive rewriting and careful editing, the first revision of this classic work since 1929 is available. Combining the defining function of a dictionary with the encyclopedia’s presentation of comprehensive information, the revised ISBE summarizes the state of knowledge about each of its topics and leads the reader to further sources of information and insight. ISBE is an invaluable source of information for any student of the Bible -- scholar, pastor or layperson. It includes articles on every name of a person or place mentioned in the Bible, as well as all other terms in the Bible that have theological or ethnic meaning. The transmission, study, and interpretation of the Bible are also covered...

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