Catholic Bible Dictionary
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More than a generation has passed since the appearance of the last major Catholic Bible dictionary. It has been a fertile generation for biblical scholarship, an eventful time for biblical archaeology, and a fruitful time for the Church’s interpretation of the Bible. It is time for a new resource.
Scott Hahn, internationally renowned theologian and biblical scholar, has inspired millions with his insight into the Catholic faith. Now he brings us this important reference guide, written specifically for Catholics, which contains more than five thousand clear and accessible entries and covers a wide range of people, places, and topics.From Genesis to Revelation, the whole of salvation history is presented and explained in smart, easy-to-understand prose.
Catholic Bible Dictionary is an invaluable source of information, insight, and guidance for Catholics and others who are interested in enriching their understanding of Sacred Scripture. Scott Hahn draws from two millennia of scholarship to create an accessible and comprehensive tool for deeper and more rewarding biblical study.
ASIN : B001NLL3VU
Publisher : Image (June 6, 2009)
Publication date : June 6, 2009
Language : English
File size : 4.8 MB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 1010 pages
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Terry Fenwick –
The CATHOLIC BIBLE DICTIONARY We’ve Been Waiting For!
Although I have only been Catholic for 6 years, for over 40 years I have been a Bible student and teacher with literally thousands of books and I do know good resource books. Catholic Bible Dictionary is a great Catholic Dictionary! I trust everything Dr. Scott Hahn has published because I know anyone seeking truth is safe under the teaching of this well-known writer and scholar; the information has been researched historically, as well as having used the Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.I had been on the wait list for the Catholic Bible Dictionary and was anxious for it to arrive. The Dictionary was a long time coming but I knew it would be worth the waiting. I was right! Today the Catholic Bible Dictionary arrived. I dropped everything I was holding, ran for a knife and opened the box! I fell in love with the cover which is a picture of the center section of the painting The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by Jan and Hubert Van Eyck. (Saint Bavo Cathedral of Ghent.) The painting is glorious! And, that is even before I opened the book! Next I opened the book and the first thing I saw was the Imprimatur . . . that is a good thing. Converts really like that.And then, I love the fonts. It is large print and you know immediately that everything is important. Sections are divided so that you will see where you have been and where you are going! In a dictionary? How unusual is that! And that is just at first glance! You see a list of the Church Fathers . . . this is just the beginning! I have hardly had time to look at everything but I have read some of the introductions of different Books of the Bible and they are perfect; each book of the Bible is identified. There is a history of the versions of the Bible! There are complete definitions for topics not covered in great detail in other dictionaries, i.e., Covenant, Liturgy, Interpretation of the Bible. On the cover there is a notation that there are “over five thousand entries as well as the latest up-to-date information on every important item, name, place, and event in Sacred Scripture.”Catholic Bible Dictionary is an academically solid CATHOLIC dictionary, with many superb references and very easy to read. I have already gifted this beautiful book to five friends and would not hesitate giving this to a Protestant. We will all find Truths we need to know in this new resource book. I will be back and edit this review after I use the book more, however, since people are going to want to know what people are saying about the Catholic Bible Dictionary, I wanted to get this on Amazon.What do I say? I say one thing – “Buy it! You can’t be disappointed.”
Mirledo –
Scott Hahn’s “Catholic Bible Dictionary”
I have three gems in my little library: Josh McDowell’s “The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict”, Wayne Grudem’s “Systematic Theology” and Scott Hahn’s “Catholic Bible Dictionary”. You may notice the eclectic approach…In my quest to deepen my knowledge about my Christian faith, I realised that I needed an authoritative resource to answer questions that might arise out of my study of biblical Scripture. It is, of course, easy to conduct an internet search to obtain answers, but I needed something that, at least in my view, had authority, authenticity and integrity. When I came across Scott Hahn’s “Catholic Bible”, I ordered it sight unseen – simply because I have full trust in Scott Hahn’s works.Quite unashamedly I like to sing Scott Hahn’s praises as a theologian of note and I quote his background, using Wikipedia as source, to emphasise his standing as a leading academic, scholar and Christian:Hahn received his B.A. in 1979 from Grove City College in Pennsylvania with a triple major of theology, philosophy, and economics (magna cum laude). He obtained his M.Div. (summa cum laude) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1982. In May 1995, he was awarded a Ph.D. in systematic theology from Marquette University (Phi Beta Kappa)… Hahn (also) founded and is currently the President of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, a Christian research center and think tank committed to the promotion of biblical literacy…The Catholic Bible Dictionary is a highly readable guide with more than 5000 entries, including – to name a few – every book in the Bible, every significant person, language and imagery of the Bible, civilizations of influence at the time (Egypt, Rome, Babylon, Greece etc), maps, teachings, doctrines – the heart delights at this treasure trove for anyone interested in enriching their understanding of Sacred Scripture. I would not normally consider a dictionary bedside reading; with Scott Hahn’s “Catholic Bible Dictionary” I’ll make an exception!
Rhonda McVey –
Great book
I liked how it was easy to follow.
Kindle Customer –
Everyone who reads the Bible should have this Dictionary
I just received my copy of the Catholic Bible Dictionary recently. I am a 52 yr old lapsed Catholic, who has been drawn closer to my faith from readings of the Bible, Saints, Apostles, etc.. This Dictionary, regardless of your individual faith, will open those books of the Bible that have been somewhat difficult to understand at times.Some entries are about 3 sentences long; while others have, in the most incredible detail, pages of information about Christ as the Messiah, Apostles’ Letters, Psalms, and so much more than I can list. The Catholic Bible Dictionary will lenthen the time of Bible Study, but with such joy! I can now read The Bible with greater understanding, clarity, and conviction than I ever have before. I believe all who purchase this product will be amazed at the amount of information gathered, marvel at their ability to follow the maps at the rear of the book, and find that each is richer for their understanding. I also believe that each will actually read with even more joy, The Holy Bible; find themselves reading for longer periods of time without realizing the amount of time that has gone by- SIMPLY BECAUSE THERE IS SO MUCH MORE THAT IS ABLE TO BE UNDERSTOOD!The Catholic Bible Dictionary is the gift among gifts to be given to all. Confirmation, Marriage, Christmas…all would be the perfect time to give the Catholic Bible Dictionary to friends, family, or neighbors. Buy one for your local Parish. To have one available in the Parish Library for all to see will turn into a reason to buy one for ones’ self and others. What better gift than to open the mysteries and beauty of God’s word?
EWent –
An amazing bible dictionary, great price and wonderful written.
Juniper Moon –
We are finding this dictionary very handy. Totally recommend.
Cord Christopher Allers –
Schade dass viele Namen sehr von den deutschen Bezeichnungen abweichen. – Man kann nur hoffen dass eine deutsche Übersetzung des Werkes veröffentlich wird.
Kate –
This dictionary, along with my new concordance, has opened up the Word to me in ways I couldn’t imagine. The only danger is it takes me a long time to work through a verse of the Bible now as I find I want to look something up in the dictionary, and that then leads me to look something else up! Honestly I didn’t realise just how much of the depth of the Word I was missing by just reading over those words I wasn’t sure about. This dictionary is making Scripture study a whole new experience, that is sure to bear much fruit!
Amazon Customer –
A comprehensive and convenient reference. Very helpful in quick searches for ready answers and background with cross references and notes that serves to supplement reflection on Biblical content. Tempting to just skim through this volume without actually looking at the text and verses … an excellent, clear companion.