Dictionary of the Apostolic Church (2 vols.)
by Hastings, James
•Charles Scribner’s Sons 1916-1918
Overview
Edited by Biblical scholar James Hastings, Dictionary of the Apostolic Church (2 Vols.) contains all definitions of people, places, and theological terms from the book of Acts to the book of Revelation. With over 1,500 pages of summaries, maps, and abbreviations, there are over 100 Biblical scholars and pastors supplying the essays. More of an encyclopedia, this collection is the perfect resource for teachers, pastors, and anyone wanting a thorough yet concise summary of New Testament themes. The entries are easy to read yet theologically sound.
Like the other works of Hastings, this compilation seeks to aid pastors and general Bible readers in understanding Scripture. Dictionary of the Apostolic Church (2 Vols.) is an ideal resource along with Hastings’s A Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels (2 Vols.). Available as separate titles, they provide a comprehensive guide to the entire New Testament.
Key Features
- Over 1,500 pages
- Compilation from over 100 scholars
- Contains maps, bibliographies, and summaries
Individual Titles
Volume 1: Aaron—Lystra
- Editor: James Hastings
- Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
- Publication Date: 1916
- Pages: 757
This first volume contains all information from Aaron to the city of Lystra. It includes a preface to the collection, as well as maps, bibliographies, and list of contributors.
Volume 2: Macedonia—Zion
- Editor: James Hastings
- Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
- Publication Date: 1918
- Pages: 749
This second volume covers topics from the city of Macedonia to a discussion of Zion. It also has maps, abbreviations, and list of contributors.
Product Details
- Title: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church (2 Vols.)
- Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
- Volumes: 2
- Pages: 1,506
About James Hastings
James Hastings was born in 1852 in Scotland. He was a Presbyterian minister and theologian. Hastings was the editor of many Biblical works, including: Dictionary of the Bible (5 Vols.), The Greater Men and Women of the Bible, Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics (13 Vols.), and The Great Texts of the Bible (20 Vols.). He died in 1922.