Title: The Cultural Dictionary of the Bible  by John J. Pilch

Published: Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, c1999

 

This book is a collection of previously published articles that has been revised and arranged in the format of a cultural dictionary.  Each article discusses a variety of persons, things, and events under its title, with an alphabetized list of these subjects for ready reference.  Teachers, preachers, students, and others might find these particularly useful or interesting.

 

 

Title: The Collegeville pastoral dictionary of biblical theology / Carroll

Stuhlmueller, general editor; Dianne Bergant… [et al.], editors

Published: Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, c1996

 

             This is a dictionary contains four types of articles, which: provide background information for situating the Bible in its own historical text; provide solid information about the Bible’s significance for Christian life and practice; focus readers on particular topics and issues in the Bible; and identify biblical figures prominent in the Bible.

 

Title: Handbook of Biblical Social Values/ by, John Pilch and Bruce Malina

Published: Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, c. 1998

 

             This book critically analyzes values exercised throughout the Bible in varied heritages. Through evaluating social values a more insightful understanding of each historical culture is established. A stronger awareness is ascertained, providing knowledge of the significance of particular values in diverse groups.

 

Title: A Dictionary of the Bible, by W.R.F. Browning

Published: Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 1996

 

             This is a dictionary of the books of the Christian bible. It discusses the main ideas of the Bible and provides information about the central people in the bible. It is brief and to the point.

 

Title: The Dictionary of Historical Theology

Published: Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans Pub., 2000

 

             This collection of 314 entries focuses on the history and development, as well as key figures and events that have shaped the world of historical theology. This is an ideal resource for furthering ones knowledge of Christian theology and the story behind present day practices and beliefs.