Guides: REL 302: Introduction to Biblical Interpretation: Finding Reference Information

Dictionaries & Companions

The Anchor Bible Dictionary by David Noel Freedman; Anchor Bible Staff
ISBN: 9780385193511

Publication Date: 1998-12-01

Six years in the making, this state-of-the-art dictionary offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of biblical subjects and scholarship. An essential reference for every serious reader of the Bible. B & W illustrations and line-art throughout.
The New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible by Katharine Doob Sakenfeld (General Editor)
Call Number: REFERENCE BS440 .N443 2006

ISBN: 9780687333462

The most complete coverage of theological topics This dictionary is the definitive starting point for research on any topic, place or person in the Bible, with emphasis on the crucial theological concepts. Based on the NRSV.
Dictionary of Paul and His Letters by Gerald F. Hawthorne (Editor); Daniel G. Reid (Editor); Gerald F. Hawthorne, Ralph P. Martin and Daniel G. Reid
Call Number: BS2650.2 .D53 1993

ISBN: 9780851106519

Publication Date: 1994-02-18

The 'Dictionary of Paul and his letters is designed to bring students, teachers, ministers and laypeople abreast of the established conclusions and significant recent developments in Pauline scholarship.
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books by Bill T. Arnold; H. G. M. Williamson (Editor)
Call Number: BS1205.55 .D53 2005

ISBN: 9780830817825

Publication Date: 2005-11-11

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books picks up where the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch left off--with Joshua and Israel poised to enter the land--and carries us through the postexilic period.
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch by T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker; T. Desmond Alexander (Editor, Editor)
Call Number: BS1225.52 .D53 2003

ISBN: 9780851119861

Publication Date: 2003-01-17

The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch' is the first in a four-volume series covering the text of the Old Testament.
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets by G. McConville and Mark J. Boda; Gordon McConville (Editor)
Call Number: BS1505.55 .D53 2012

ISBN: 9781844745814

Publication Date: 2012-08-17

The writings of the prophets make up over a quarter of the Old Testament. Here the nature of prophecy is searched out in its social, historical, literary and psychological dimensions as well as its synchronic spread of textual links and associations. Even the afterlife of these great texts is explored in articles on the history of interpretation as well as on their impact in the New Testament.
Dictionary of New Testament Background by Craig Evans (Editor, Editor); Craig A. Evans and Stanley E. Porter
Call Number: BS2312 .D53 2000

ISBN: 9780851119809

Publication Date: 2000-11-17

In a time when our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world has grown, this volume sets out for readers the wealth of Jewish and Greco-Roman background that should inform our reading and understanding of the New Testament and early Christianity.
Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels
Call Number: BS2555.52 .D53 2013

ISBN: 9781844748761

Publication Date: 2013-11-15

The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and lay people desiring in-depth treatment of select topics in an accessible and summary format.
Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Developments by Ralph P. Martin and Peter H. Davids; Ralph P. Martin (Editor, Editor)
Call Number: BS2625.5 .D53 1997

ISBN: 9780851117515

Publication Date: 1998-01-16

This volume includes in its scope the book of Acts, the general epistles of Peter, James, Jude and John, and the books of Hebrews and Revelation.
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings by Tremper Longman I. I. I. and Peter Enns; Tremper Longman III (Editor, Editor)
Call Number: BS440 .D53 2008

ISBN: 9781844743063

Publication Date: 2008-07-18

This third Old Testament volume in IVP's celebrated "Black Dictionary" series offers nearly 150 articles covering all the important aspects of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther.
Strongest Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible by James Strong
Call Number: REFERENCE BS425 .S8 2001b

ISBN: 9780310233435

Publication Date: 2001
Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible by Kevin J. Vanhoozer (General Editor)
Call Number: REFERENCE BS440 .D495 2005

ISBN: 9780801026942

Publication Date: 2005

Introduces readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation
Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation by Stanley E. Porter
Call Number: REFERENCE BS440 .D496 2007

ISBN: 9780415201001

Publication Date: 2007

A comprehensive one-stop handbook of biblical interpretation
Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation by John Hayes
Call Number: REFERENCE BS500 .D5 1999

ISBN: 9780687055319

Publication Date: 1999

Explores the history of human reflection and research on the meaning of the Old and New Testaments. Examines a broad array of perspectives on and procedures for biblical interpretation.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Biblical Interpretation by Steven L. McKenzie (Editor)
Call Number: REFERENCE BS511.3 .O88 2013

ISBN: 9780199832262

Publication Date: 2013-10-15

Provides detailed, comprehensive treatments of the latest approaches to and methods for interpretation of the Bible written by expert practitioners.
Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters by Donald K. McKim (Editor)
Call Number: OVERSIZE BS501.A1 H57 2007

ISBN: 9780830829279

Publication Date: 2007

Introduces readers to the principal players in that history: their historical and intellectual contexts, their primary works, their interpretive principles
Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament by G. Johannes Botterweck (Editor); Helmer Ringgren (Editor); H. J. Fabry (Editor)
Call Number: REFERENCE BS440 .B5713

ISBN: 9780802823274

Publication Date: 1979-02-01

The "TDOT" volumes present in-depth discussions of the key Hebrew and Aramaic words in the Old Testament. Includes etymological analysis of the Hebrew roots and their derivatives.
Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament by Horst Balz (Editor); Gerhard Schneider (Editor)
Call Number: REFERENCE BS2312 .E913 1990

ISBN: 9780802824097

Publication Date: 1990

A guide to the usage of every New Testament word in its various contexts. Volume 3 contains the index of English words.
Theological Dictionary of the New Testament by Gerhard Kittel (Editor); Gerhard Friedrich (Editor)
Call Number: REFERENCE BS2312 .K5813 1964

ISBN: 9780802823243

Publication Date: 1976

Substantial articles on 2000+ Greek words that are theologically significant in the New Testament. Traces usage in classical Greek literature, the Septuagint, intertestamental texts, and the New Testament. Index in Volume 10 contains Strong's numbers.
New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis Set by Moisés Silva (Revised by)
Call Number: REFERENCE BS2312 .N48 2014

ISBN: 9780310276197

Publication Date: 2014-11-11

Offering a wealth of background and information on the meaning of Greek words in the New Testament--as well as related usage in classical Greek sources, the Septuagint, Jewish literature, and more.
The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology by Colin Brown
Call Number: REFERENCE BS2397 .N48

ISBN: 9780853641773

Publication Date: 1975
The IVP Bible Background Commentary - New Testament by Craig S. Keener
ISBN: 9780830877829

Publication Date: 2014
The IVP Bible background commentary : Old Testament by John H. Walton; Mark W. Chavalas; Victor H. Matthews
ISBN: 9780830814190

Publication Date: 2000
The Blackwell Companion to the New Testament (E-Book)
ISBN: 9781444318944

The Blackwell Companion to the New Testament is a detailed introduction to the New Testament, written by more than 40 scholars from a variety of Christian denominations. Treats the 27 books and letters of the New Testament systematically, beginning with a review of current issues.
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Ancient Israel (E-Book) by Susan Niditch
ISBN: 9780470656778

Publication Date: 2016
The Blackwell Companion to Hermeneutics (E-Book) by Niall Keane (Editor)
ISBN: 9781118529690

Publication Date: 2015
Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible by David Noel Freedman (Editor)
ISBN: 9781467460460

Publication Date: 2019-02-28

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.
A Dictionary of the Bible by W. R. F. Browning
Call Number: BS440 .B73 2004

ISBN: 9780198608905

Publication Date: 2004-12-16

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 Sea Scrolls, it is a lively and absorbing reference work for students and all readers of the Bible.
HarperCollins Bible Dictionary - Revised and Updated by Mark Allan Powell
Call Number: BS440 .H235 2011 REFERENCE (NO CIRC)

ISBN: 9780061469060

Publication Date: 2011-03-08

More than four thousand entries present information on the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament.

Encyclopedias & Thesauri

Biography in Context

Biographical information on more than 528,000 people throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
Encyclopedia of American Religions (7th ed. 2003)

Essays tracing the major religious families and traditions, plus directory of individual churches, religious bodies, and spiritual groups.
Encyclopedia of Religion (2nd edition)

Access to cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture.
Encyclopaedia Judaica (2d ed. 2007)

Overview of Jewish life and knowledge from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel.
New Catholic Encyclopedia (2d ed 2003)

Entries on persons and subjects related to Catholicism and the humanities, includes biographies of contemporary religious figures, photos, maps, and illustrations.
Restoration Serials Index

Index to serials and lectureships published by the Christian College Librarians since 1975.
Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG)

Greek literary texts from Homer to the fall of Byzantium in AD 1453. Users and visitors must create an account with a user name and password to access the TLG site.

Terms and conditions for access to the TLG is granted (including limitations on access or use).
Thesaurus Linguae Latinae (TLL)

Open Access PDF version of the previously published volumes A - M and O - P.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Books of the Bible by Michael D. Coogan (Editor-In-Chief)
Call Number: E-book

ISBN: 9780195377378

Publication Date: 2011-11-18

The two-volume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Books of the Bible is the first in this series of specialized reference works, each addressing a specific subfield within biblical studies. The series, The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible, aims to produce high-level scholarly reference works that are accessible and in-depth, going beyond the basics to provide more specialized coverage.Books of the Bible provides a single source for authoritative reference overviews of scholarship on some of the most important topics of study in the field of biblical studies.
Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception by Hans-Josef Klauck; Christine Helmer (Editor); Steven L. McKenzie (Editor); Thomas Chr. Römer (Editor); Jens Schröter (Editor); Barry Dov Walfish (Editor); Eric Ziolkowski (Editor)
Call Number: E-book

ISBN: 9783110199048

Publication Date: 2007-07-06

EBR offers a comprehensive and in-depth rendering of the current state of knowledge on the origins and development of the Bible according to its different canonic forms in Judaism and Christianity. At the same time, EBR also documents the history of the Bible's reception in Judaism and Christianity as evident in exegetical literature, theological and philosophical writings of various genres, literature, liturgy, music, the visual arts, dance, and film, as well as in Islam and other religious traditions and contemporary movements.