Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books

Anyone familiar with the ancient history of Israel will find this dictionary an intelligent, scholarly investigation into chosen aspects of this very ancient of ancient histories. The extended articles that it proffers give a fascinating and in depth insight into an ancient history irrevocably entwined with one of the world's oldest religious texts.

As well as providing definitions for some of the terminology to be found in the Old Testament books, the dictionary contains a range of articles on historical topics as well as focus articles and studies of chosen Old Testament books. Included are major, extended, articles on Joshua,...