Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies: Over 300 Terms Clearly Concisely Defined

By Anthony J. Petrotta and Arthur G. Patzia

Book Overview

So many words about the Word. The study of anything seems to generate its own special vocabulary, and biblical studies is no different. What's more, it's got nearly a two-thousand-year lead on you How can you catch up? Here is the answer

If you are puzzled by parataxis or rankled by recensions, the Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies is the companion you need. Whether you are studying Old Testament or New Testament or both at once, this little book is your private tutor, your ever-ready guide to over three hundred biblical-studies terms. Here's your glossary for reading course textbooks, your decoder for listening to lectures, your review sheet for cramming for finals and your "help" key for writing research papers.

Among the more than 300 terms defined you'll discover

types of biblical criticism, from genre criticism to tradition criticismGreek and Latin terms, from agrapha to vaticinium ex eventuGerman terms, from Fr hkatholizismus to Wissenschaftancient texts, from Aleppo Codex to Zadokite Documentliterary features, from acrostic to woe oracletheories, from the Augustinian hypothesis to the Yahwist sourcetextual criticism terms, from codex to Western text

Written by Arthur G. Patzia and Anthony J. Petrotta, two biblical studies professors who know what you need to know, Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies will be your essential guide into a fascinating world of understanding.

Designed for students and pastors alike, the short and accessible volumes in the IVP Pocket Reference Series will help you tackle the study of biblical languages, church history, apologetics, world religions, Christian spirituality, ethics, theology, and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830814671
• ISBN13: 9780830814671
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.5" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Good tool for beginners.

This small book is packed with the basic ideas and terms used in biblical studies. Though it cannot replace the use of a good full dictionary, it is a good place to start. For the most part definitions are concise and simple, where they can be, and detailed enough to help the reader understand more complex ideas. Whether you are learning these terms for the first time or just refreshing your memory, Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies is a useful tool for your collection.

Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Terms

Great short reference book to compliment your bible studies. Don't let the size fool you, there is a lot pack into this book series.