Description
The AMG Concise Bible Dictionary presents the material in an easy-to-read, non-technical style. It is simple, but not simplistic. It seeds to be t rue to the biblical material, while at the same time being helpful to the reader. The AMG Concise Bible Dictionary is accurate, readable, and a helpful source of information on the content of the Bible. With almost one thousand entries, it covers all the major areas of biblical knowledge. • Theological issues and Christian doctrine • The life and ministry of Jesus Christ • Christian life and service • Historical studies of nations, peoples, and cities • Geographical articles on Bible lands and physical features • Books of the Bible with background information, survey of contents, and explanations of the books' major concerns • People of the Bible including both major characters and less prominent characters • Topics of overall biblical interest , such as archaeology, manuscripts, types, and how to interpret the Bible • General background information on cultures, customs, and religions • Maps, charts, line drawings, and tables--approximately two hundred in all