New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is a complete index of every person named in the Bible, from Aaron to Zurishadai.Discover the roles that men and womenfrom the obscure to the famous to the infamoushave played in the unfolding story of Scripture. Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological significance of over forty major figures.With entries based on the New International Version?today's most read, most trusted Bible translation?this easy-to-use volume will help pastors, teachers, students, and church workers quickly and easily identify and understand the importance of every person in the Bible.The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters features contributions from top biblical scholars of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.In addition to the alphabetic name-entries, twenty supporting articles shed light on topics of particular interest and relevance, such as:Kings of Judah and IsraelWomen in the BibleChildren in the BibleThe ApostlesPhariseesThe Elderly in the BibleAngels in the BibleJewish GenealogiesZONDERVAN'S UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE REFERENCE SERIESThis four-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, and New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools. It includes:New International Bible CommentaryNew International Encyclopedia of Bible WordsNew International Encyclopedia of Bible DifficultiesNew International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters