An abridged edition of the New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology—written for those with a limited knowledge of biblical Greek. This book was previously titled The NIV Theological Dictionary of New Testament Words. This abridgment of Colin Brown’s original four volume work is arranged with its entries in Greek alphabet order, which ma… Read more…
The Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament gives definitions and grammatical analysis of Greek word forms across New Testament manuscript traditions including: Nestle-Aland (NA), United Bible Society (UBS) and Majority Text. This lexicon is a great tool for Greek word studies, letting you look up not only the root form, but the inflected form as well.… Read more…
AMG's Encyclopedia of Jesus' Life and Time is a collection of quotations, Bible studies, sermons, poems, hymns, prayers, meditations, and checklists on the life and times of the Lord Jesus Christ. Most of the material in AMG's Encyclopedia of Jesus' Life and Time has been grouped under one of the five following headings: 1. Comparing modern viewpoints … Read more…
The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (TWOT), by Gleason L. Archer and R. Laird Harris, is an extensive, scholarly discussion of every Hebrew word of theological significance in the Old Testament and is keyed to Strong's Concordance. TWOT includes the following features: More than 1,400 articles written by 43 Old Testament scholars 400 su… Read more…
A unique approach to the Greek language, the Greek-English Lexicon by Louw-Nida is a great tool for advanced or intermediate Greek studies. Focusing on the contextual aspect of words, Louw-Nida uses categories called “semantic domains” to navigate the dictionary. With sections such as Plants, Animals, Festivals, and Status, words in this lexicon are ar… Read more…
Tyndale Bible Dictionary is the primary work in the Tyndale Reference Library. These works offer information and background on all topics necessary to delve deeper in studying and understanding the Bible. Alphabetized and easily-searchable, covering a comprehensive list of topics from the Aaronic priesthood to the Wilderness of Zinn, the Tyndale Bible Dict… Read more…
Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible was written by David Noel Freedman (editor-in-chief), Allen Myers (associate editor), and Astrid B. Beck (managing editor), and published in 2000. The Bible dictionary gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly and clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the … Read more…
This popular condensation of Gerhard Kittel's distinguished Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (TDNT) is commonly known as the "Little Kittel." The task of reducing Kittlel's multi-volume and highly technical work down to its essential insights was undertaken by Dr. Geoffrey W. Bromiley, Professor Emeritus of Church History and Historical Theology… Read more…
Published originally in 1957 and revised and updated in 1988, this detailed dictionary by Merrill F. Unger has long been a standard reference work for Bible students. The New Unger's Bible Dictionary is a clear, coherent dictionary that offers authoritative, well-researched information. Useful for looking up the meaning of biblical terms, this eBook also c… Read more…
For students of the Greek language, the EDNT is an excellent Greek-English dictionary. The EDNT is the English translation of the three-volume Exegetisches Wörterbuch zum Neuen Testament, and is a complete English dictionary of New Testament Greek. It serves as a guide to the usage of every New Testament word in its various contexts, has thorough, le… Read more…
The Concise Greek-English Dictionary of the New Testament is a short dictionary often found in the back of Greek New Testaments printed by the United Bible Society. Each entry is concise, yet it gives specific entries for a few irregular inflected forms as well as unusual glosses from specific passages. It is ideal for students who are just beginning to read… Read more…
Every name of a person or place in the Bible has a meaning. Names are so important that God changed the names of Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, and Jacob to Israel. Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter. Saul (which means "demanded") became Paul (which means "little"). In many cases, the meaning of the name of a person in the Bible reflects the actions an… Read more…
Vincent's Word Studies combine a verse-by-verse commentary and Greek lexicon in a clear, coherent format. This valuable resource brings out the richness and fullness of the precise Greek meaning, grammatical structure, history, derivation, and usage in a way that is accessible to the average English reader. For both sermons and personal study, Christia… Read more…
!El Diccionario de la Santa Biblia le da mas! Mas que solo definiciones de terminos biblicos. Le da detalles acerca de la Biblia, de su historia, de su ambiente, su geografia, sus personajes y sus doctrinas. Le provee con los antecedentes que usted necesita para obtener una imagen completa de la vida durante los tiempos biblicos. El Diccionario de la Sant… Read more…
Nave's Topical Bible Index is an indispensable tool for topical Bible study, this volume provides more than 100,000 hyperlinked Scripture references arranged under more than 6,000 topical headings. Used by teachers, pastors, and Bible students for many years as a reliable convenient way to study the word of God. Compiled by Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.… Read more…
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is a practical, authoritative, and complete classic reference encyclopedia that explains every significant word in the Bible and Apocrypha. It gives detailed information on the language and literature of Bible lands, and the historical and religious environments of the people of the Bible in articles by nearly… Read more…
Concordancia Tematica Holman is a Spanish Bible-reference work that enables Bible readers, students, and teachers to look up Bible verses by topic. Topics are arranged in alphabetical order so readers can easily find topics of interest and see key verses in Scripture where each topic is addressed. This topical concordance is a basic study tool that will en… Read more…
Hendrickson's Expository Dictionary is more than just a handy and thorough alphabetical guide to the English translation of the Hebrew and Greek words used in both Testaments. There are thousands of articles, all arranged alphabetically by English word for ease of use. Each article is divided into two sections--Old Testament (Hebrew) Words and New Testamen… Read more…
An indispensable reference guide to the most common Jewish words in use today is now available for your PDA or Smartphone device. With over 1,200 entries derived from Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Aramaic, and English the Dictionary of Jewish Words: A JPS Guide is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Jewish culture. Entries include words associated wi… Read more…
"For Christians, all facts are friends. We are certain that Christianity is true. All we desire is that the truth should be spread throughout the world." This bold statement from the introduction of The AMG Encyclopedia of Bible Facts underscores the compilers' conviction that Christians need to know the facts about their Bible, its background and what it … Read more…
A concise and reliable Bible dictionary for Spanish speaking readers, now available for mobile devices! As dynamic as larger library editions, el Diccionario Biblico Conciso gets to the point quickly, accurately and provides extensive coverage. No matter if the question is about a biblical person place or thing, you will find a concise definition and brie… Read more…
This biblical resource avoids the pitfalls of massive dictionaries and concordances by cutting through the bulk of those exhaustive resources to deliver concise and readable entries. Although not as massive or cumbersome as other dictionaries, Layman's Quick Reference Concordance is not weak on content with nearly 1,800 entries and 10,000 references. This … Read more…
The Layman's Bible Dictionary was written with the lay Bible students and other general, nonspecialist users in mind. It is compact, authoritative, and easy to understand. In contrast to the exhaustive approach taken by many dictionaries of the day, The Layman's Bible Dictionary contains about 2,500 articles that are carefully selected because of their bib… Read more…
Puritan writer John Robinson said, "As the waters are most pure and sweet in the fountain, so are the Scriptures in their original languages." Unfortunately, most Christians don’t have access to the original languages and may have difficulty making use Bible study tools like Vine’s or Strong’s Numbers. The Glosario Holman de términos bíblicos has… Read more…
Más que un simple diccionario, el Nuevo Diccionario de la Biblia es una obra de consulta que está llena de información valiosa para el estudiante de la Palabra de Dios. Esta herramienta de estudio contiene más que 4000 entradas ¡Además fue escrito originalmente en Español! Esta versión tiene texto solamente. Alfonso Lockward (1937-2001) pre… Read more…
This useful dictionary is an excellent companion to New Testament Greek study and exegesis. Greek lexicons, textbooks and grammars are overwhelmed with technical jargon, and this dictionary defines those terms concisely, carefully and accurately to accelerate your Biblical study. Many times in the study Greek it is possible to be bogged down in the "third … Read more…
Definitions are the foundation of any philosophical pursuit, and they are just as important to Christian apologetics as they are to secular philosophy. This compact and concise dictionary defines over 300 of the most important, and sometimes controversial, terms, thinkers and movements in philosophy and apologetics. Useful for its brevity and directness, P… Read more…
Smith's Bible Dictionary is a classic work of William Smith. This edition preserves the theological substance of Smith's original work and illuminates it with the insights of more recent archaeological discoveries. It describes the most important people and places of the Bible and the major teachings of Scripture. … Read more…
Torrey's New Topical Textbook, by the beloved evangelist and Bible teacher R. A. Torrey (1856-1928), is a true gem among Bible study tools, one that deserves a place in the library of any serious Bible student. This work honors the authority of Scripture by gathering together in small, informative outlines the major verses that pertain to hundreds of impor… Read more…
Studying theology is like entering into a conversation that has existed for over two thousand years. Crucial to understanding that conversation is a familiarity with the language and theologians over the last twenty centuries. This dictionary of over 300 entries is a helpful tool to those just learning theology, and can be a valuable, concise resource for … Read more…
The subject of Biblical Studies has developed its own language and history over its 2000 plus years of existence. This language has its own set of terms like Gattung and sensus plenior and its own set of historical figures like Martin Noth and Eusebius. An understanding of these terms and people is critical to the subject of Biblical Studies. Pocket Dictio… Read more…
Who isn't familiar with the image of God as the Good Shepherd? Some of our most fundamental biblical understandings come to us in the form of images, metaphors, and symbols—pictures that are painted with words in the biblical text. So it's easy to see why an ability to recognize and decode the Bible's many verbal pictures is extremely important to ou… Read more…
Cultural background is an important but often unexamined factor that shapes and influences any piece of writing. The Bible is no different. In the New Testament, gospel and epistle writers used expressions and ideas they knew would be familiar to their readers. Jesus himself spoke in parables that drew heavily on the common experiences of his audience. … Read more…