"Complete, trustworthy, and portable, Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible is an indispensable reference for all readers of the Bible. For nearly a century, lay people and scholars alike have valued both the authoritative contents and the convenient format of this one-volume work. Here are just a few reasons Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible has generally been considered the best single-volume Bible dictionary; • Important events, biblical doctrines, and theological concepts are treated completely and concisely • Bold-faced cross references point the reader easily to related articles • Accessible to all, the articles are comprehensive but non-technical • Explains all the proper names mentioned in the Old Testament, New Testament, and Apocrypha"