The Most Authoritative and Up-to-date Dictionary of the Bible Available
As well as providing concise information about important places and personalities, this accessible dictionary clearly explains the themes and doctrines of the Bible. With entries ranging from earthquakes and mice to feminism and the Dead See Scrolls, it is a lively and absorbing reference work for students and all readers of the Bible.
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Times Literary Supplement
"Should send you scurrying to the Good Book"
Sunday Telegraph
Convenience and Easy-access Layout
Over 2,000 entries from Adam to Zechariah
Clear explanation of technical terms, methods of interpretation, and critical analysis, as well as notes on leading biblical scholars and their work
Broad coverage includes the books of the Bible, people and places, customs, religions and worship, history, and theology
Takes into account the work of Christian scholars of all denominations, and of Jewish scholars
The MSDict Dictionary Format
The Oxford Dictionary of the Bible is here presented in MSDict electronic format. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform.
Quick dynamic search of words while you type
Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
Hyperlinks between different related words
Wildcard filtration feature (the use of "?" replaces a letter and "*" replaces a group of letters within words)
Support of multiple dictionaries installed at a time