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Author Gilmore, Alec.

Title A dictionary of the English Bible and its origins / Alec Gilmore.

Publication Info. Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, [2000]
©2000

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Description 1 online resource (192 pages).
English language
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series The biblical seminar ; 67
Biblical seminar ; 67.
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.
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.
10 A walk through PhilippiBook of Acts; The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians; Bibliography; Index of Biblical References; Index.
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Subject Bible. English -- Dictionaries.
Bible.
Genre/Form Dictionaries.
Subject Bible. English -- History.
History.
Bible. English -- Dictionaries.
Bible. English -- History.
Bible. English.
Bible. Anglais -- Histoire.
Bible. Anglais -- Dictionnaires anglais.
Bible.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Dictionaries.
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 book)
0567332322 (electronic book)
1283196875
9781283196871
1841270687
9781841270685