Published in 2005. Note that some of the articles and bibliographies have not been updated since the 1987 edition. Also available in print format. Provides good introductory articles with suggestions for further reading. Best used to find articles on Biblical figures or broad topics.
Encyclopaedia Judaica
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The major encyclopedia of Judaic Studies. Note the article "Akedah" ('binding' [of Isaac]) is excellent.
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Dictionary of the Old Testament by David W. Baker (Editor); T. Desmond Alexander (Editor)
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Publication Date: 2002-12-13
This volume covers the Torah. The Subject Index which starts on page 942 notes all of the articles that mention a particular topic. The Scripture Index starting on page 922 enables you to find all the articles that mention a particular verse. Most articles end with a bibliography.
Dictionary of the Old Testament by Bill T. Arnold (Editor); H. G. M. Williamson (Editor)
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Publication Date: 2005-11-11
The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books presents articles on numerous historical topics as well as major articles focused on the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah. The Scripture Index starting on page 1029 enables you to find all the articles that mention a particular verse. The Subject Index which starts on page 1047 notes all of the articles that mention a particular topic. Most articles end with a bibliography.
Dictionary of the Old Testament by Tremper Longman III (Editor); Peter Enns (Editor)
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Publication Date: 2008-06-06
This volume covers Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther. The Scripture Index starting on page 942 allows enables you to find all the articles that mention a particular verse. The Subject Index which starts on page 960 notes all of the articles that mention a particular topic. Most articles end with a bibliography.
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets by Mark J. Boda (Editor); J. Gordon McConville (Editor)
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ISBN: 0830817840
Publication Date: 2012-05-17
This volume covers the prophets. The Scripture Index starting on page 915 allows enables you to find all the articles that mention a particular verse. The Subject Index which starts on page 952 notes all of the articles that mention a particular topic. Most articles end with a bibliography.
The Anchor Bible Dictionary by David Noel Freedman; Anchor Bible Staff
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ISBN: 0385193602
Publication Date: 1992-06-01
Entries are more like short encyclopedia articles than a dictionary entry. Most articles have a bibliography. As it was published in 1992 some of the bibliographies did not account for more recent scholarship.
Encyclopedia of Midrash by Jacob Neusner (Editor); Alan J. Avery Peck (Editor); William Scott Green (Editor); Guenter Stemberger (Editor)