All the People in the Bible: An A–Z Guide to the Saints, Scoundrels, and Other Characters in Scripture
Overview
A comprehensive gathering of persons found in the Bible, including the Apocrypha, All the People in the Bible delivers on its title: literally all of the Bible’s characters appear in this fascinating reference work. From the first article on Aaron to the final entry on Zophar, Richard Losch details each person in a lively narrative style.
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- Provides a comprehensive gathering of persons found in the Bible
- Details each person in the Bible in a lively narrative style
- Presents a useful research tool for pastors, students, and teachers
- A–Z
- All the People in the Bible and Apocrypha
- The Kings of the Jewish Monarchies
- The Seleucid Emperors
- The Maccabean Leaders and Hasmonean Kings
- The Family of the Herods
- The Herodian Dynasty
Top Highlights
“It was his policy to free any hostages held by people he conquered, and he did so with the Jewish exiles in Babylon” (Page 80)
“Jesus gave Simon the cognomen Cephas, ‘Rock,’ which became translated from the Greek as Peter. The giving of a cognomen was taken very seriously in those days, so it would seem that Jesus recognized Peter’s strength of character despite his flaws and was willing to establish him as a source of strength to the others.” (Page 340)
“Her two daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, had families in Moab who could take care of them, but who would probably have refused to help a Jew. Likewise, Naomi’s kinsmen would very likely have refused to help a Moabite.” (Page 364)
“In 47 bce Antipater arranged to have Caesar appoint Herod governor of Galilee” (Page 156)
“Peter was as unlikely a man as any to become one of the inner circle of Jesus’ followers and to lead a movement that would change the world for all time. He was a crude and probably only basically educated man, although he was also a man of great abilities. He was a partner with Zebedee and his sons (Luke 5:10) in a very successful fishing business, as is witnessed by the fact that he owned his own boat (Luke 5:3). A fishing boat was an extremely expensive item, and few Galilean fishermen could afford to own one.” (Page 339)
Richard Losch has written much more than just another ‘name book.’ What he has given us is really a commentary on the Bible, seen through the unique focus of the human players in the biblical story. His comprehensive work is meticulously researched, accurately presented, and fascinatingly written. All pastors should add this impressive volume to those books they keep in reach—it will be in constant use.
—Clyde E. Fant, Jr., professor emeritus of religious studies, Stetson University
- Title: All the People in the Bible: An A–Z Guide to the Saints, Scoundrels, and Other Characters in Scripture
- Author: Richard R. Losch
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Print Publication Date: 2008
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Pages: 586
- Era: era:Contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible › Biography--Dictionaries
- ISBNs: 9780802824547, 0802824544
- Resource ID: LLS:LLPEOPLEBBL
- Resource Type: Encyclopedia
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-18T01:26:24Z
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