New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

by Paul Gardner

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2001

Overview

From Aaron to Zurishadai, the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is an exhaustive, ready reference of every person named in the Bible. Discover the parts men and women, from the obscure to the famous to the infamous, have played in the unfolding story of Scripture. Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological significance of over forty major figures.

With entries based on the New International Version, this easy-to-use volume will help pastors, teachers, students, and church workers identify and understand the importance of every person in the Bible.

Key Features

• Contributions from 24 world-class evangelical scholars
• Entries for every person in the Bible, plus 40 major Bible figures covered in full-length articles
• For each entry, the relationships to other characters in the Bible are outlined
• Advanced search features of Logos Bible Software

Contents

Top Highlights

“The two dominant forms of theophanies in Scripture are the glory cloud and the Angel of the Lord” (Page 642)

“ outside the court. Probably this means that the Jews beat him be” (Page 632)

“Theophanies are always accompanied by verbal revelation which clearly identifies God” (Page 642)

“his repeated failure to obey the word of the Lord as issued by Samuel” (Page 590)

Praise for the Print Edition

This easy-to-use reference lists every person (including all those listed in Chronicles!) named in the Bible and gives a description of the character based on the Scriptures. All entries are cross-referenced to their location(s) in the verses. . . . While nothing can replace the original Bible for discovering the men and women of God, this books pulls together all the information under each character into one crisp, flowing summary. There are over 40 major characters that receive extended articles from Abraham to the Woman at the Well. Under Paul's article, there are entries for specific events in his life, his missionary journeys, and the themes that run through his writings and teachings. Additional articles also give an overview of certain groups, such as the Judges, Kings, and Prophets

—Online reviewer

I have often referred to New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters when preparing Bible study lessons or for my own personal study. . . . Highly recommended.

—Online reviewer

Product Details

• Title: New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters: The Complete Who’s Who in the Bible
• Author: Paul Gardner
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Print Publication Date: 2001
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Pages: 704
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Biography--Dictionaries; Bible › Encyclopedias--Bible characters
• ISBNs: 9780310591573, 0310591570
• Resource ID: LLS:NIEBC
• Resource Type: Encyclopedia
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-28T21:38:17Z

About Paul Gardner

Paul D. Gardner (Ph.D. Cambridge University) taught for seven years at Oak Hill Theological College after his ordination, and then moved to parish ministry in Cheshire. In 2003 he was appointed Archdeacon of Exeter. He has published a number of books and articles, including a commentary on 2 Peter and Jude in the Focus on the Bible Commentaries (32 Vols.).