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A multi-purpose reference work which should become an indispensable companion for anybody who comes into touch with Hinduism. Includes a dictionary of Sanskrit and vernacular terms; a glossary of terms and concepts; and a survey of the historical development of Hinduism. ... Read more

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Excellent Reference for Logic
I recommend this book to the novice and advanced logician alike.Included are many interesting facts on varied areas of contemporary logic.One can easily access information on the history of logic as well as the non-traditional trends such as Polish logic, deviant logic, and inductive logic. ... Read more

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The Historical Dictionary of the Coptic Church details the history of one of the oldest Christian churches. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and more than 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, organizations, and structures; the theology and practices of the church; its literature and liturgy; and monasteries and churches. ... Read more

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Nelson's Student Bible Dictionary presents nearly 2,000 definitions, representing the best in biblical scholarship, in a convenient and colorful package. Photographs, illustrations, charts, maps, and topical entries invite browsing and make Bible study fun. You will want to take Nelson's Student Bible Dictionary wherever you take your Bible.

Quotations are from the NKJV, but the dictionary includes references specific to the KJV, NIV, and NRSV. It can be used with any modern English translation of the Bible.

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NO Search on Kindle.
I bought this for my Kindle DX which has search function. I was very disapointed to find out that this ebook is not indexed and has no search.You can go to the first letter of a word then you have to turn pages until you get to the word you are looking up.And if you already have a Kindle you know how slow it changes pages.This makes the Kindle version of this book pretty much useless.

The information within this book is great though.So if you are considering the print version then I recommend it.

Nelson's Student Bible Dictionary
This was bought for a friend who is trying to learn more about the Bible. He is so thrilled with the book. It is helping him greatly.

excellent resource
As a Bible College Student this book has lots of resources to help me in my journey while writting papers and researching

Great Tool for Young Adults
This book is a great tool for young people. It's easy to read & understand & has lots of information. Great side book to have next to your bible. ... Read more

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The Historical Dictionary of Buddhism covers and clarifies Buddhist concepts, significant figures, movements, schools, places, activities, and periods. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries. ... Read more

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Over the years, much has been written on homosexuality and the Gay Liberation Movement, but much of the focus has been on male homosexuals. The Historical Dictionary of the Lesbian Liberation Movement, focuses on the youngest of the liberation movements, the lesbian movement, covering its successes, problems, and controversies, and its future directions. General readers and researchers will find this to be a useful guide. ... Read more

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Here are 2 reviews of my book:
"Women's studies, lesbian studies, and large reference collections will want to purchase this title."-ARBA (A librarian reference book review online site)

"An excellent reference work...The field of Lesbian Studies is new and growing. It needs books like the Historical Dictionary of the Lesbian Liberation Movement as guides to its activist beginnings and continuation."-FEMINIST COLLECTIONS

Please note: I tried to enter this without rating my own book--but I had to, so hence the 5 stars :) I plan to update the dictionary, so if you see omissions, or find info that should be included. ... Read more

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Recent election wins by left of center parties in Western Europe testify to the continued vitality of the tradition of democratic socialism. Socialism has been the leading ideology for social change for over a century. It has been a philosophy, a mass movement, and a substitute religion. It has inspired millions and aroused fear and revulsion in its enemies. It has sought to change the world for the better and in many important respects has done so. Yet socialism remains a paradox. Professing only to do good, great crimes against humanity have been committed in its name. Democratic and egalitarian in theory, it has been used to justify totalitarian dictatorship in practice. This dictionary offers a reliable, comprehensive introduction and guide to this contentious social movement and ideology, examining where it has succeeded and where it has failed. It traces the evolution of socialism from the early nineteenth century up to the present. Unlike other general works on the subject, it is primarily concerned with the democratic tradition of socialism and is careful to differentiate this tradition from those elements of socialism which later became communism. It contains 327 entries and many cross-references which cover not just thinkers, ideas and political parties, but also education, women, literature, and policies. With glossary, chronology, statistical appendix and bibliography. ... Read more

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The Historical Dictionary of Environmentalism strategically skips across issues, concepts, time, organizations, and cultures, not with any pretense of producing a definitive dictionary but rather with the aim of producing an inclusive, wide-ranging, and global history of environmentalism. This is done through a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries. ... Read more

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The Historical Dictionary of Native American Movements_through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects_is a useful reference on topics dealing with key movements, organizations, leadership strategies, and the major issues Native Americans have confronted. ... Read more

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For the pastor or serious layperson, the realm of biblical interpretation can be a confusing maze of personalities, communities, methods, and theories. This maze can often result in obscuring the main goal of interpreting Scripture: hearing and knowing God better. The Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible is a groundbreaking reference tool that introduces readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. It discusses these approaches and evaluates their helpfulness in enabling Christians to hear what God is saying to the church through Scripture. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds, and the dictionary covers a broad range of topics with both clarity and depth. ... Read more

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Great resource
This is a great resource for any person who wants to dig deeper into theology.
It is informative and have great insight.

Where Systematics meet Biblical Studies
This is a great piece of scholarship with a great format, has been a very influential resource for me, and is in my opinion the best work to come out of the Theological Interpretation camp thus far.
Throughout my studies I rarely fail to turn to the articles of this Dictionary to illuminate anything from the book of Ephesians, to the relationship between the Church and Israel, to the nuances of Christianities interaction with postmodernism.
It features an all-star cast of contributers, such as Kevin VanHoozer, Darrell Bock, Daniel Trier, N.T. Wright, and R.T. France, as well as many more each commenting on their individual area of expertise.

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An excellent resource for getting at the meaning of Scripture
It would be a mistake to think of this as a Bible Dictionary.This dictionary seeks to do much more.As Kevin J. Vanhoozen states in his informative introduction, "DTIB aims to provide clarification, analysis, and evaluation of the various approaches to biblical interpretation currently in the marketplace, with a view to assessing their theological significance--in particular, their value for reading Scripture in and for the community of the faithful."Without advocating any one particular approach to interpretation--the contributors represent diverse theological backgrounds, denominations, and interpretative approaches--the essays provide a framework for not only discovering what the Bible means, but also how to read it.

The opening article on the Book of Acts starts with an overview of its historical interpretation.It includes the mention of John Chrysostom composing the first full commentary on the book to comment on more recent studies focusing on the form of the texts.

The next section is a summary of the themes and meaning of Acts.A short paragraph at the end touches on a topic debated today.Is the Holy Spirit received in all his fullness at conversion, or is there a subsequent experience called the "baptism in the Holy Spirit"?

The last two sections highlight the place of Acts in relation to the rest of Scripture, and most importantly, its practical significance for believers today.

One of the concluding thoughts highlights the value of this resource: "The evangelistic speeches in Acts focus on the resurrection of Jesus, suggestive of a corrective to today's evangelistic message and preaching," which spend more time on the death of Jesus.

Each of the books of the Bible is covered in a similar fashion.But many other topics and even key individuals are included.You can find articles on art, music, anti-Semitism, postmodernity and Biblical interpretation, feminist Biblical interpretation, Jesus and the quest for the historical, and sexuality.The latter includes a fascinating section on homosexuality, giving an overview of Jesus' view, Paul's view and a rationale based on Genesis.Profiles of individuals that contributed in some way to a theological understanding of Scripture include Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and John Calvin.

This tends toward the academic but any Christian could benefit from making use of this book."The ultimate aim of the present work is to commend ways of reading Scripture that lead to the blessing of knowing God and of being formed unto godliness."It's a worthy aim, and those who take advantage of this resource will be helped on their way toward that end.

The Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible was the Christian Book Award Book of the Year for 2006.

An exhaustive resource offering in-depth definitions of terms commonly encountered when engaged in theologic study of the Bible
Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible is an exhaustive resource offering in-depth definitions of terms commonly encountered when engaged in theologic study of the Bible. From allegory as a device for interpreting Biblical passages that fell into disfavor since the eighteenth century but is occasionally still used at the popular level, to a brief history of the interpretation of the Book of Zechariah, Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible is filled with thoughtful, well-reasoned discourse and is highly accessible to readers of all backgrounds. A valuable resource for amateur and professional theologians, and especially recommended for beginning theologians or others new to the study of Biblical passages.

Perhaps One of The Best Resources Out There
This book is an enchiridion that stands as a great testament to the vast learning of the many scholars who contributed.
The Book itself is simply fantastic, and all of the articles are suprisingly in-depth despite the vast array of territory covered.The list of contributors is a virtual whos-who of thinkers in the field of theology today (besides Kevin Vanhoozer, NT Wright and the other two editors, Craig Bartholomew of Bristol and D. Treier of of Wheaton, contributors include I. Howard Marshall, Grant Osborne, Anthony Thistleton, Stanley Grenz, Merold Westphal, Nancy Murphy, and Alistair McGrath, just to name a few) though, of course, this should not be an automatic criteria for sucess, it is nonetheless an impressive and well rounded display of expertise.

This dictionary is particularly quite helpful when it comes to outlining contemporary theories of interpretation, and has very thourough expositions on Post-structuralism, Deconstructionism, Reader-Response Criticism, Speech-Act theory, Feminist, Liberationist, and the so called "Yale" school of Narrative Post-Liberal Theologians like Lindbeck and Frei, to mention a few.Also, there are detailed commentaries/interpretive principles and exposition on particular areas of traditional and contemporary thought regarding every book of the bible, and their are even entries on particular authors (most prominantly, of course, seems to be writings on Paul, where their is an interesting description of how schools of thought have interpreted his writings, e.g. Augustine, Luther, to Barth and Bultmann, and there is even an enlightening piece on the "new perspective" on Paul by such scholars as NT Wright, who turn the traditional Law/Gospel distinction on its head, seeing Judaism's law as works that are a function of the grace of God's election, so that Paul's critique is centered on the Law as a means of discrimination rather than the traditional interpretation of a futile attempt to achieve righteousness...)

Other articles include an excellent general overview of Hermeneutics by Thistleton (a leading reasearcher in the field), an article on Truth, another on Meaning, Semiotics, Christian Hermeneutical theories, and a litany of articles on various theories of redactive criticism, source hypothese (both regarding Mosaic authorship vs. JEPD documents, and the background of Q and the Markan priority) and a whole array of others that, if not exhaustive, is the best resource for biblical interpretation out there, (short of owning every book on the subject.)

Other books I recommend to compliment this dictionary are Anthony C. Thistletons books: New Horizons in Hermeneutics, and Two Horizons in Hermeneutics; Grant Osborne's the Hermeneutical Spiral; James K. A. Smith's The Fall of Interpretation; Kevin Vanhoozers Is There A Meaning In This Text?, First Theology, and his new book The Drama Of Doctrine; and for a technical appraisal of not only hermeneutics but the epistemology of science and philosophy in general, I recommend Wolfhart Pannenberg's Theology and the Philosophy of Science

All in all I highly recommend this for anyone interesting in having a valuable resource for referencing the complex world of biblical interpretation ... Read more

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• Nelson's Compact Bible Dictionary is an accurate and thorough A-to-Z resource. 
• Complete with teaching outlines to make lesson and sermon preparation easier.

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Ordered three of these books and come to find out two of them came from the same place (both) with a $3.99 shipping price....

nelson's compact series
another fine compact reference tool from nelsons that is easy to use. it's small enough to take any where and provides solid
information and definitions to the people, places, books, settings and teachings of the bible.
it even explains important themes, terms and doctines, such as conversion, imputation, election, predestination and justification etc.
while what i have seen so far for the definitions is good, i did not like the first sentence in the justification explanation.
they say it is "the process by which sinful human beings are made acceptable to a holy God." that smacks more of the roman catholic viewpoint.
justification is a one time act. sanctification is the ongoing process. but the further definition is fine.
the text size is very readable and there's lot's of pictures and illustrations as well as pronunciations(which i always need!)to the words.
this is condensed from the exhaustive new illustrated bible dictionary by nelson. it has trimmed back the longer articles and
extra details to get right to the essential information and basic facts on a multitude of important subjects. this way you can
find out what you need to know quickly and conveniently where ever you happen to be!
while the bigger dictionaries, commantaries and concordances have the most info, i find it's the smaller compact versions that i always go to first.
as they say on the back cover "a solid foundation" and "a must" for every bible owners personal reference library.
i concur heartily! ... Read more

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This fascinating dictionary gives concise accounts of every officially recognized pope in history, from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI, as well as all of their irregularly elected rivals, the so-called antipopes. Each pope and antipope's entry covers his family and social background and pre-papal career as well as his activities in office. Also, an appendix provides a detailed discussion and analysis of many topics including the theory that there has been a female pope. This new edition reflects the very latest in papal research and contains additional information in the further reading sections of each entry, making the book an even more useful starting place for research into specific pontiffs. Moreover, the entries are arranged chronologically, creating a continuous history of the papacy over almost 2,000 years. It reveals how, for much of that history, spiritual and temporal power has been inextricably mingled in the person of the pope. A fascinating read for students of theology and history, as well as the general reader with an interest in Christian history. ... Read more

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Language constantly changes. Last year's words may mean something completely different today. Since Bible times many word meanings have changed radically. So today's child has difficulty understanding the true meaning of God's saving words. The International Children's Bible Dictionary resolves that problem! This excellent, fun-to-learn Bible study tool offers ten innovative features, which children, parents, and teachers will use often to help kids clearly understand Bible words, phrases, places, and events. ... Read more

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Taken advantage of
The book arrived on time and in good condition.But it had a big price tag on the front saying it was $4.99.And I was charged $11.99 +S/H.I felt really taken advantage of!

Much Better than the NEW One, of course!
This was a great Bible Dictionary for Children, with lots of illustrations, and more importantly, great written information written in an easy to assimilate style.The kids in my class really love this dictionary, and it is a great tool to teach kids how to use reference material, both for Bible Study, and for all areas of their life where this skill comes in handy.It is a great way to reinforce a Bible story you just taught, or to enhance their understanding of the material.It is also great to help review different Bible characters, places, and events.Highly recommended.

It is hard to find, but my kids like this one much better than the new one with the red cover.Pick up as many as you can find. ... Read more

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The book was sent quickly, and it was in excellent shape.The value exceeded the amountwe paid for it.We are very happy with the purchase.

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Surpassing other bible dictionaries in the vision and scope, the dictionary of bible and religion provides fast, authoritative information on the bible plus religious topics not covered in other bibl dictionaries: contemporary religion, Christian doctrine, the history of Christianity, and world religions.

Enlisting the participation of some of the world's foremost authorities, Abington Press has produced a completely up to date, definitive, and easy to use sourcebook of Bible and religious information for the reader.

Mo0re than 880,ooo words covering more than 2,800 subjects attest tot he stature of this dictionary. All important subjects, names, and places of the bible and related religious topics are covered. Arranged alphabetically, the entries vary in length from 50 word glossary definitions to thought-provoking essays of up to 3,000 words. Each is written by a carefully selected expert in the field of old testament, new testament, religious history, theology or world religions.
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This concise dictionary of Judaism contains over a thousand entries describing all the key aspects of religion, culture and history in the Jewish faith. Entries range from Aaron to Zugot via Abolition, Cherub, Documentary Hypothesis, Euthenasia, Falashas, and many other interesting and essential topics. This is not only a reference tool for those who want to know more about the tradition, but a practical guide to the current Jewish interpretation of topics of universal interest. Designed for the student as well as the general reader, it deserves a place in every library and every Jewish home. ... Read more

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A popular dictionary of Judaism
purchased as a general reference book.As with all "popular" dictionaries,
a variance of terms are selected for publication ... Read more

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A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive volume offers the A-to-Zs of ancient Greek and Roman mythological and historical figures, and presents extensive coverage of ancient world cultures. ... Read more

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Great Out-of-Print Resource
Even though this is out of print, it's an excellent resource for anyone interested in ancient Greece and Rome.I suggest trying to track it down. ... Read more