Biblical Research/Exegesis  

A Bible Dictionary (or Bible Encyclopedia) provides important facts and background information regarding a biblical topic.  Depending on the particluar dictionary, entries contain information about:

• people (Abraham, Mary, Paul)
• places (Jerusalem, Ephesus)
• events (destruction of the temple, Jerusalem Council)
• topics (persecution, family, hospitality)
• books of the Bible (1 Peter, Galatians)
• theological concepts (atonement, sanctification)

Theological Dictionaries: Focus on the theological meaning of concepts and words from the Bible.  Sometimes entries are listed in Greek or Hebrew.  You can use a Strong's Concordance or Interlinear Bible to identify the word if you do not know the original language.

How to Find Bible Dictionaries in the Library Catalog:

Do a "Keyword" search for "bible dictionaries"