Baker Compact Dictionary of Biblical Studies - (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

When it comes to the realm of biblical studies, students of the Bible are often overwhelmed, both with the sheer volume of information and with all of the unfamiliar terms, concepts, and topics. Like any other field of study, the serious study of the Bible has developed a specialized vocabulary. The key terms in this important field are defined in The Compact Dictionary of Biblical Studies. It provides clear, concise, and accurate definitions to help students of the Bible make sense of the specialized language of biblical studies.

From the Back Cover

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 Seminary


Tremper 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.

About the Author

Tremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California where he was the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies for nineteen years before his retirement. Before Westmont, he taught at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia for eighteen years. He has authored or coauthored more than thirty books.

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.