| Description |
1 online resource (192 pages). |
| Series |
The biblical seminar ; 67 |
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Biblical seminar ; 67.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192). |
| Summary |
This Dictionary is designed to increase awareness of Bible origins, introduce readers to the variety of versions and manuscripts that lie behind the familiar English translation(s). It also provides, in alphabetical order, 'student notes' on texts, versions, manuscripts, persons, places and terminology, covering the origins of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament and the English Bible, including recent translations. Generally, this book will facilitate a more intelligent understanding of the Bible among lay people by removing some of the mystique and prejudices associated with it. Entries are f. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
FC; Half title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1 The earliest history of Philippi; 2 The first century ce: the emergence of a Christian congregation; 3 The Epistle to the Philippians and Roman Philippi; 4 The second century: a strengthening of the Roman character of Philippi; 5 The third century: largely shrouded in mist; 6 The fourth century: plenty of room for Christians; 7 The fifth century: the church is obviously present in Philippi; 8 The sixth century: the Christian character of Philippi is reinforced; 9 Philippi: the final chapter. |
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10 A walk through PhilippiBook of Acts; The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians; Bibliography; Index of Biblical References; Index. |
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Bible. English -- Dictionaries.
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Bible. English -- History.
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Bible. English.
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Bible. (OCoLC)fst01356024
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Encyclopedias and dictionaries.
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Religion.
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BIBLES -- Multiple Translations -- Youth & Teen.
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BIBLES -- Multiple Translations -- Devotional.
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BIBLES -- Multiple Translations -- Text.
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BIBLES -- Multiple Translations -- Children.
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BIBLES -- Multiple Translations -- Reference.
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BIBLES -- Multiple Translations -- Study.
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Bijbelvertalingen.
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Engels.
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| Genre/Form |
Dictionaries. (OCoLC)fst01423826
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gilmore, Alec. Dictionary of the English Bible and its origins. Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©2000 1841270687 (DLC) 2002489513 (OCoLC)43632279 |
| ISBN |
9780567332325 (electronic bk.) |
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0567332322 (electronic bk.) |
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