New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

An exhaustive, ready reference of every person named in the Bible 40 major figures covered in full-length articles.

Contributions from 24 world-class evangelical scholars Biblical references, brief description and relationship to other Bible Characters

Uncover the Value of Every Man and Woman in the Bible

From Aaron to Zurishadai, the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is an exhaustive, ready reference of every person named in the Bible. Discover the parts men and women from the obscure to the famous to the infamous have played in the unfolding story of Scripture.

Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological significance of over forty major figures.

With entries based on the New International Version - today's most read, most trusted Bible translation - this easy-to-use volume will help pastors, teachers, students, and church workers identify and understand the importance of every person in the Bible.

The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters features contributions from top biblical scholars of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In addition to the alphabetic name-entries, twenty supporting articles shed light on topics of particular interest and relevance, such as:

Kings of Judah and Israel • Women in the Bible

Children in the Bible

The Apostles

Pharisees

The Elderly in the Bible

Angels in the Bible

Jewish Genealogies

This six-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, the New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools.

It includes the New International Bible Commentary, New International Bible Dictionary, New International Bible Concordance, and New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words, New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, and the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters.