How to Find Bible Dictionaries & Other Biblical Reference Works
To find Bible dictionaries or encyclopedias, copy and paste one of these search strategies into a Library Catalog search box:
- Bible AND (dictionaries OR encyclopedias)
- "Bible Old Testament" AND (dictionaries OR encyclopedias)
- "Bible New Testament" AND (dictionaries OR encyclopedias)
See selected Bible dictionaries and concordances below.
New Testament Dictionaries & Other Works
New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis by Call Number: BS2312 .N48 2014 V.1-5 ReferencePublication Date: 2014
Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels by Call Number: EbookPublication Date: 2013 (2nd ed.)IVP Bible Dictionary series
First edition available in print: opens new windowBS2555.2 .D53 1992
Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Developments by Call Number: EbookPublication Date: 1997
Dictionary of New Testament Background by Call Number: EbookPublication Date: 2000IVP Bible Dictionary series
Also available in print: opens new windowBS2312.D53 2000 Reference
The Fourfold Gospel: A Theological Reading of the New Testament Portraits of Jesus by Call Number: EbookPublication Date: 2016
Bible Dictionaries
New Dictionary of Biblical Theology by
At the heart of this work is an A-to-Z encyclopedia of over 200 key biblical-theological themes such as atonement, creation, eschatology, Israel, Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, redemption, suffering, wisdom and worship. Also included are articles exploring the theology of each biblical book. For those interested in the wider discipline of biblical theology, major articles explore foundational issues such as the history of biblical theology, the challenges raised against biblical theology, and the unity and diversity of Scripture.
Call Number: BS440 .N437 2000 ReferencePublication Date: 2000
The New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible by
The NIDB provides the best quality in contemporary biblical scholarship on a comprehensive range of topics from the Old and New Testaments, the Deuterocanonical books, and from contextual studies of the ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman worlds and their literatures. The dictionary contains maps, charts, and illustrations to further clarify the written material. The biblical text used is the NRSV translation.. A diverse group of 900 scholars from 40 countries have contributed 7100 fresh new articles with 8400 entries including persons, places, things, theological concepts, and much more. Special care was taken to select authors who could provide a variety of perspectives from different theological traditions (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish), diverse theological trajectory (conservative and liberal), and from the social locations of gender, ethnicity, and race. Topics are listed in alphabetical order from A-Z and evenly divided among the five volumes. The main entry (in bold) includes a pronunciation guide. Hebrew and Greek origins of the entry follow, with transliteration.
Call Number: BS440 .N443 2006 V.1-5 Reference
Also available online in the Ministry Matters databasePublication Date: 2006
The Anchor Bible Dictionary by
The most extensive Bible dictionary ever created. The first major Bible dictionary to be published in America in 30 years. 6 volumes of approximately 1,200 pages each More than 6,000 entries Nearly 1,000 contributors, all the biggest names from around the world Multicultural and interdisciplinary in scope An unprecedented interfaith exploration of the Bible.
Call Number: BS440 .A54 1992 V.1-6 ReferencePublication Date: 1992
Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780415201001Publication Date: 2007
Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible by
This groundbreaking reference tool that introduces readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. It discusses these approaches and evaluates their helpfulness in enabling Christians to hear what God is saying to the church through Scripture. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds, and the dictionary covers a broad range of topics with both clarity and depth.
Call Number: BS440 .D495 2005 ReferencePublication Date: 2005
Bible Concordances
The Analytical Concordance to the New Revised Standard Version of the New Testament by
The only analytical concordance created specifically for the NRSV.
Call Number: BS2305 .W45 2000 Reference
The NAS Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible by Call Number: BS425 .N385 ReferencePublication Date: 1981
Young's Analytical Concordance to the Bible by Call Number: BS425 .Y7 2014 ReferencePublication Date: 2014
Zondervan NASB Exhaustive Concordance by Call Number: BS425 .N27 2000 Holy Spirit Resource CenterISBN: 9780310236252Publication Date: 2000
