This is the most acclaimed, accessible, and up-to-date dictionary of the Bible available. Containing over 2,000 authoritative entries, ranging from earthquakes and mice to martyrs and art, it covers all of the important places, personalities, themes, and doctrines of the Bible.

`Review from previous edition an invaluable guide to the books of the Bible . . . This very readable book is ideal for students of the Bible whether at school, college or those ordinary folk who just wish to improve their biblical knowledge.' Bob Williams, Driffield Leader `Canon Browning has produced an excellent book, for which we shall all be immensely grateful. Canon Browning seems to have covered everything that anyone could conceivably ask for in a Biblical Dictionary, and it will take its place on bookshelves alongside that other indispensable reference book, The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. One turns to a book like this when one has a problem; and here the answer is given, clearly and in a way that anyone can understand. Our gratitude to Canon Browning and to the University Press must be unending.' John Fenton, The Door `explains in clear, plain language exactly who people are, the meaning of certain names and the significance of ceremonies, and sets in context the various books of the Bible . . . Even though you may think you know the Bible well, I'm sure you will find new meanings and gain from it new strengths.' Canon Roger Royle, Woman's Weekly `aimed at a broad rather than conservative readership it is a readable, good-value dictionary' Martin Manser, Christianity `characteristic qualities of lucidity, conciseness and objectivity . . . To write a history of God in 900 words, and to make it both interesting and significant, requires considerable skill.' John Habgood, Times Higher Education Supplement `Should send you scurrying to the Good Book if you don't have it to hand already. Theology, history, textual criticism, names and place-names in both Testaments, it's all there.' Nicholas Bagnall, Sunday Telegraph `lively, original and thought-provoking . . . the general reader, and indeed a more experienced biblical student, will continually make new discoveries and greatly enjoy the clear and entertaining presentation of its themes.' J. R. Porter, Times Literary Supplement `Canon Browning has produced an excellent book.' Laszlo T. Simon, Ecclesia Orans

Over 2,000 authoritative, accessible, and up-to-date entries Clear and concise information about the important places, people, themes, and doctrines of the Bible Wide-ranging coverage: from earthquakes and mice to martyrs and art Entries on books of the Bible have been brought together in a tinted centre section for ease of access Valuable supplementary material including detailed maps, a chronology, a bibliography, and more Recommended web links - accessed and updated via the Dictionary of the Bible companion website

W. R. F. Browning has been a Canon Residentiary of Blackburn Cathedral and of Christ Church Cathedral Oxford. He is now an honorary canon and an honorary priest in West Oxford. He was for thirteen years a lecturer in New Testament Studies at Cuddesdon College, Oxford, and at the Oxford University Department of Continuing Education. His books include Commentary on St Luke's Gospel (1960; 6th edition 1981), Meet the New Testament (1965), The Anglican Synthesis (1965), and Handbook of the Ministry (1985). In 2008 he was awarded the Cross of St Augustine of Canterbury for work in theological education.

Over 2,000 authoritative, accessible, and up-to-date entries Clear and concise information about the important places, people, themes, and doctrines of the Bible Wide-ranging coverage: from earthquakes and mice to martyrs and art Entries on books of the Bible have been brought together in a tinted centre section for ease of access Valuable supplementary material including detailed maps, a chronology, a bibliography, and more Recommended web links - accessed and updated via the Dictionary of the Bible companion website