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Dictionary Of The Bible
An excellent, single-volume Catholic dictionary of the Bible written by respected Catholic Biblical scholar John L. McKenzie S. J. and originally published in 1965.
Fr. John L. McKenzie, S.J., (1910-1991) was an acclaimed Catholic Scripture scholar who wrote numerous books and was the first Catholic scholar on the Divinity School faculty. He was at one time president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America and president of the Society of Biblical Literature. His Dictionary of the Bible is the best one-volume orthodox Catholic Bible dictionary available in the English language—it’s an essential reference tool that should be on the shelf of every good Catholic library.
A standard reference work, providing concise descriptions of biblical characters, terms, and places, as well as pertinent illustrations and charts, this is “one of the most up-to-date and reliable dictionaries of the Bible in any language.…Magnificent in scholarship, ample in learning, frank and unhesitating in facing all the difficulties and problems, sympathetic with the varieties and diversities of other views” ( Religious Education ).
Fr. John L. McKenzie, S.J., (1910-1991) was an acclaimed Catholic Scripture scholar who wrote numerous books and was the first Catholic scholar on the Divinity School faculty. He was at one time president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America and president of the Society of Biblical Literature. His Dictionary of the Bible is the best one-volume orthodox Catholic Bible dictionary available in the English language—it’s an essential reference tool that should be on the shelf of every good Catholic library.
A standard reference work, providing concise descriptions of biblical characters, terms, and places, as well as pertinent illustrations and charts, this is “one of the most up-to-date and reliable dictionaries of the Bible in any language.…Magnificent in scholarship, ample in learning, frank and unhesitating in facing all the difficulties and problems, sympathetic with the varieties and diversities of other views” ( Religious Education ).
976 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1967
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January 12, 2025
It's a must-have for your library and mind.
First, remember that this is a 1967 version and history changes on a daily basis. That should not diminish the rating and maybe a benefit of seeing the picture from a 60’s view. Second, it has one man’s name on it John L. McKenzie; in the preview is a hand full of other names. So, the information opinion may be limited. Still, the whole purpose is to give an opinion to contrast with what you are thinking.
The book includes:
Both the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) and New Testament are based on several references.
2000 articles covering every book in the Bible
Major themes and concepts
Characters of the Bible
Ancient civilizations of the Near East
Geography of the Biblical Lands
Over 200 charts and illustrations (all black and white)
Be prepared to turn the pages back and forth reading the references as you go.
First, remember that this is a 1967 version and history changes on a daily basis. That should not diminish the rating and maybe a benefit of seeing the picture from a 60’s view. Second, it has one man’s name on it John L. McKenzie; in the preview is a hand full of other names. So, the information opinion may be limited. Still, the whole purpose is to give an opinion to contrast with what you are thinking.
The book includes:
Both the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) and New Testament are based on several references.
2000 articles covering every book in the Bible
Major themes and concepts
Characters of the Bible
Ancient civilizations of the Near East
Geography of the Biblical Lands
Over 200 charts and illustrations (all black and white)
Be prepared to turn the pages back and forth reading the references as you go.
Displaying 1 of 1 review