The Zondervan pictorial encyclopedia of the Bible

Summary: Well-organized and helpfully illustrated, these articles provide new insight into the Biblical narrative. Each article is thoroughly researched with the most recent information and is written to provide a new and deeper understanding of the Scriptures. Key themes and doctrines of Scripture are given particular emphasis -- adding to the breadth and scope of this helpful work. Varying viewpoints of Biblical scholarship are explored to help present a well-rounded perspective. A complete list of abbreviations is given to facilitate the reader's understanding of the articles and to provide references for further research. Exhaustive bibliographies are supplied with the major articles to enhance the value of these significant contributions.