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This updated and revised edition by F. N. Peloubet of Smith’s classic work, first published in 1884, has left the majority of the original material intact (1912). The language and font was updated for modern readers, and the English Standard Version (ESV) has been used for modern translations of scripture where necessary. The maps and charts have been updated to include recent sites based on the most recent archaeological evidence. An updated bibliography is provided whenever possible for many of the articles. This updated edition retains over 7,500 entries relating to the history, geography, theology, and literature of the Bible available as long ago as the 19th-century. Recent discoveries from archaeology have been referenced in the articles to reflect modern research. As one of the world’s most trusted classic Bible dictionaries, this encyclopedic updated edition is sure to provide reliable background information for the study of the Bible for scholars and students.KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:• More than 7500 Biblical Words and Definitions• Updated to the Revised Version and English Standard Version• Up-to-date scholarship & archaeological findings• Guide to People, Places, Geography & Things• New Bible Maps and Charts |
