Eerdmans dictionary of the Bible /
Dictionary of the Bible
David Noel Freedman, editor-in-chief ; Allen C. Myers, associate editor ; Astrid B. Beck, managing editor.
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans, 2000.
- xxxiii, 1425 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
"This outstanding source is the place to find definitions, personal names and their derivation, places, and concepts from the Bible. Six hundred leading scholars from a wide spectrum of theological perspectives have come together to provide almost 5,000 articles that reflect current biblical scholarship, archaeological discoveries, trends, and issues. A must for every library."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2002.