The Westminster Concise Bible Dictionary
Barbara Smith
For those beginning Bible study…
Here is the perfect dictionary for making Bible reading easier and Bible understanding greater.
An excellent companion to the popular Westminster Concise Handbook for the Bible, this easy-to-read dictionary offers quick and convenient information about Biblical names, locations, books of the Bible, and life in Bible times. Each brief, descriptive definition gives the most important information about a person, place, or thing; and Bible references are given that show how and where the term is used throughout the Bible. Also included are correct pronunciations for each word, a time line of the major events and individuals of Bible history, and sixteen full-color maps from The Westminster Historical Maps of Bible Lands.
An invaluable resource for both lay study groups and individual use, The Westminster Concise Bible Dictionary is for everyone involve in Bible study today.
Barbara Smith was graduated from Elmira College and received her M.A. from Columbia University–Union Theological Seminary. She was a Director of Christian Education in Elmira, New York, and Field Representative for the United Presbyterian Board of Christian Education. Her varied experiences have made her aware of a need for a source of information about Bible words that could be used quickly, and she wrote this book to meet that need.