The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew (8 vols.)
by David J. A. Clines
Sheffield Phoenix Press 1993–2011
Overview
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew is a completely new and innovative dictionary. Unlike previous dictionaries, which have been dictionaries of biblical Hebrew, it is the first dictionary of the classical Hebrew language to cover not only the biblical texts but also Ben Sira, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Hebrew inscriptions.
This dictionary covers the period from the earliest times to 200 CE. It lists and analyses every occurrence of each Hebrew word that occurs in texts of that period, with an English translation of every Hebrew word and phrase cited.
Among its special features:
- A list of the nonbiblical texts cited (especially the Dead Sea Scrolls)
- A word frequency index for each letter of the alphabet
- A substantial bibliography (from vol. 2 onward)
- An English–Hebrew index in each volume
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Key Features
- Completely new and innovative dictionary
- Covers the period from the earliest times to 200 CE
- Covers the biblical texts, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Hebrew inscriptions
Praise for the Print Edition
The praise of BDB in 1892 may be repeated for this new dictionary. It is indeed ‘a landmark and a glory for the generation which produced [it].’
—C. S. Rodd, editor, Expository Times
Sheffield is to be congratulated on a remarkable achievement. Volume one proves beyond doubt that The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew is going to combine the strengths of the Gesenius-BDB tradition—thoroughness, comprehensiveness, meticulous ‘old-fashioned’ textual scholarship—with impeccable twentieth-century linguistic theory.
—J. F. A. Sawyer, Society for Old Testament Study Book List
If there is anything sensational about the contemporary study of ancient Hebrew, then one must say: It is in book form, and the book is called the Sheffield Dictionary of Classical Hebrew. Absolutely indispensable!
—Bernhard Lang, editor, Internationale Zeitschrift für Bibelwissenschaft und Grenzgebiete
Individual Titles
- The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 1
- The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 2
- The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 3
- The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 4
- The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 5
- The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 6
- The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 7
- The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 8
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 1
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Publication Date: 1993
- Pages: 475
Volume one of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew covers Aleph.
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 2
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Publication Date: 1995
- Pages: 660
Volume two of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew covers Beth–Waw.
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 3
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Publication Date: 1996
- Pages: 424
Volume three of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew covers Zayin–Teth.
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 4
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Publication Date: 1998
- Pages: 642
Volume four of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew covers Yodh–Lamedh.
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 5
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Publication Date: 2001
- Pages: 957
Volume five of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew covers Mem–Nun.
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 6
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Publication Date: 2007
- Pages: 999
Volume six of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew covers Samekh–Pe.
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 7
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Publication Date: 2010
- Pages: 679
Volume seven of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew covers Sade–Resh.
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, vol. 8
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Publication Date: 2011
- Pages: 817
Volume eight of The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew covers Sin–Taw.
Product Details
- Title: The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew
- Editor: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press
- Volumes: 8
- Pages: 5,653
About David J. A. Clines
David J. A. Clines is professor emeritus, Department of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield.