Dictionaries

A Dictionary of Early Christian Biography (New)

Designed to render to a wider circle, alike of clergy and of laity, the service which, as is generally admitted, has been rendered to the learned world by The Dictionary of Christian Biography, Literature, Sects, and Doctrines, published under the editorship of Dr. Wace and the late Dr. Wm. Smith, about twenty years ago, in four large volumes.

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Although written in 1859 by William Rand, this dictionary of the Bible from the American Tract Society is still relevant today.

Baker Evanglical Dictionary of Biblical Theology

Collected from many noted, contemporary theologians, this resources is a necessary addition to any library. If you are unsure of what "sensus plenior" is, or unsure of what Aquinas said about angels, or who the pelagians were- this is the book to find the answers. It also discusses well known issues such as predestination, salvation, attributes of God, etc.

Chabad Knowledge Base (New)

The Chabad Knowledge Base is a compilation of information from the Jewish Knowledge Base found at Chabad.org. The major categories are the human being, God and man, concepts and ideas, the Torah, the physical world, the Jewish calendar, science and technology, people and events.

Charles Buck Theological Dictionary (New)

Despite a stated reliance on the plain meaning of the Bible and the dictates of common sense, Buck's Theological Dictionary, first published in London in 1802, seeks to provide a textual basis for the evangelical community. By combining brief essays on orthodox belief and practice with historical entries on various denominations, Buck provided an interpretive lens that allowed antebellum Protestants to see Christianity's almost two millennia as their own history.

CARM Theological Dictionary (New)

The CARM Theological Dictionary is a concise dictionary of theological topics from the Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry. More information can be found by going to CARM.org.

Easton Bible Dictionary

Easton Bible Dictionary was written by Matthew George Easton, who lived from 1823-1894. This Scottish Presbyterian's other significant literary achievements were his English translations of two of Franz Delitzsch's commentaries. The nearly 4,000 entries cover material from Aaron to Zuzims!

Fausset Bible Dictionary

From the co-author of the classic Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary, Fausset Bible Dictionary stands as one of the best single-volume Bible encyclopedias ever written for general use. The author's writing style is always clear and concise, and he tackles issues important to the average student of the Bible, not just the Biblical scholars. This makes Fausset an excellent tool for both everyday Bible study and in-depth lesson or sermon preparation.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (New)

Complete and trustworthy, Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible is a thorough reference (5,915 entries) for all readers of the Bible. For nearly a century, lay people and scholars alike have valued the authoritative contents and the convenient format of this one-volume work.

Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament (New)

Originally written as two different dictionaries, this complete dictionary/encyclopedia of the New Testament, written by James Hastings, is a thorough look at Christ and the Apostolic Church.

Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance and Dictionary (New)

Written as an appendix to his "poor man's commentary", this classic stands the test of time, helping to explain in layman's terms over 1,500 topics, names and places from the Bible.

Holman Bible Dictionary

The product of over 6 years of work by hundreds of people, the Holman Bible Dictionary manages to be readable and easy to use, yet take advantage of the finest modern Bible scholarship without heavy technical language. The over 6,600 entries includes extensive cross-referencing of related articles, and quotes from 6 different Bible translations.

Hitchcock Bible Names Dictionary

This dictionary is from "Hitchcock New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible," written by Roswell D. Hitchcock in 1869. It contains more than 2,500 Bible and Bible-related proper names and their meanings.

King James Dictionary (Update)

The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.

Morrish Bible Dictionary (New)

Originally published with the title A New and Concise Bible Dictionary by George Morrish (London), the Morrish Bible Dictionary is more than a dictionary of Bible words.

Smith Bible Dictionary

More than 4,500 subjects and proper names are defined and analyzed with corresponding Scripture references. Bible students have used "Smith Bible Dictionary" since its introduction in the 1880s, making it a trustworthy classic.

Charles H. Spurgeon's Illustration Collection (New)

A compilation of illustrations from the observations of Charles Spurgeon, one of the greatest preachers ever to fill the pulpit. These illustration were collected by Spurgeon over the course of his ministry and servers today to give greater insight into his thinking.

Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words (New)

With over 3,400 entries, this timeless classic is THE reference guide to New Testament Greek words for English readers. It explains the meaning of the original Greek with the added dimension of the context of the Greek word.

Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary (New)

Richard Watson was one of the greatest theologians the Methodist Church has ever known. His dictionary has proven to be a highly valuable resource even today.

Webster Dictionary (New)

A timeless resource no serious scholar should be without. With more than 75,000 entries, if it is a word used in the Bible, you are sure to find it defined here.