"The AMG Concise Bible Dictionary "presents the material in an easy-to-read, non-technical style. It is simple, but not simplistic. It seeds to be t rue to the biblical material, while at the same time being helpful to the reader.
"The AMG Concise Bible Dictionary "is accurate, readable, and a helpful source of information on the content of the Bible. With almost one thousand entries, it covers all the major areas of biblical knowledge.Theological issues and Christian doctrine The life and ministry of Jesus ChristChristian life and serviceHistorical studies of nations, peoples, and citiesGeographical articles on Bible lands and physical featuresBooks of the Bible with background information, survey of contents, and explanations of the books' major concernsPeople of the Bible including both major characters and less prominent charactersTopics of overall biblical interest, such as archeology, manuscripts, types, and how to interpret the BibleGeneral background information on cultures, customs, and religionsMaps, charts, line drawings, and tables--approximately two hundred in all
