Bible professors compose an easy-to-use dictionary that includes over five hundred short descriptions of topics, people, biblical events, places, people, languages, and methodologies that are foundational for the close study of the Bible.

Clear, concise, and accurate definitions of more than 500 biblical terms and topics"This is a great supplement and starting place for giving depth to the historical and interpretive backdrop to your study of the Bible."--Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary"An ideal source for students of Scripture."--Thomas R. Schreiner, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"Biblical studies literature requires a specialized dictionary. And this is precisely what Longman and Strauss have put together. This dictionary will prove to be of tremendous help to students, pastors, and teachers as they consult the rich resource materials available in biblical studies."--Clinton E. Arnold, Biola University"Without question, every serious student of the Bible needs to add this accessible and up-to-date resource to their library."--Michael J. Williams, Calvin Theological SeminaryTremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is Distinguished Scholar of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He has authored or coauthored numerous books, including An Introduction to the Old Testament and How to Read Proverbs.Mark L. Strauss (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is University Professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Distorting Scripture? and Four Portraits, One Jesus.