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Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament: Volume VIII

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Overview

This multivolume work is still proving to be as fundamental to Old Testament studies as its companion set, the Kittel-Friedrich "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament," has been to New Testament studies.
Beginning with "'ābh ('āb)," father, and continuing through the alphabet, the "TDOT" volumes present in-depth discussions of the key Hebrew and Aramaic words in the Old Testament. Leading scholars of various religious traditions (including Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Greek Orthodox, and Jewish) and from many parts of the world (Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States) have been carefully selected for each article by editors Botterweck, Ringgren, and Fabry and their consultants, George W. Anderson, Henri Cazelles, David Noel Freedman, Shemaryahu Talmon, and Gerhard Wallis.
The intention of the writers is to concentrate on "meaning," starting from the more general, everyday senses and building to an understanding of theologically significant concepts. To avoid artificially restricting the focus of the articles, "TDOT" considers under each keyword the larger groups of words that are related linguistically or semantically. The lexical work includes detailed surveys of a word?'s occurrences, not only in biblical material but also in other ancient Near Eastern writings. Sumerian, Akkadian, Egyptian, Ethiopic, Ugaritic, and Northwest Semitic sources are surveyed, among others, as well as the Qumran texts and the Septuagint; and in cultures where no cognate word exists, the authors often consider cognate ideas.
"TDOT "s emphasis, though, is on Hebrew terminology and on biblical usage. The contributors employ philology as well as form-critical and traditio-historical methods, with the aim of understanding the religious statements in the Old Testament. Extensive bibliographical information adds to the value of this reference work.
This English edition attempts to serve the needs of Old Testament students without the linguistic background of more advanced scholars; it does so, however, without sacrificing the needs of the latter. Ancient scripts (Hebrew, Greek, etc.) are regularly transliterated in a readable way, and meanings of foreign words are given in many cases where the meanings might be obvious to advanced scholars. Where the Hebrew text versification differs from that of English Bibles, the English verse appears in parentheses. Such features will help all earnest students of the Bible to avail themselves of the manifold theological insights contained in this monumental work.

Details

  • SKU: 9780802823328
  • SKU10: 0802823327
  • Series: Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament
  • Qty Remaining Online: 1
  • Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
  • Date Published: Nov 1996
  • Pages: 584
  • Binding: Cloth
  • Red Letter: No
  • Concordance: No
  • Weight lbs: 2.37
  • Dimensions: 9.84" L x 6.89" W x 1.63" H
  • Themes: Theometrics | Academic;
  • Category: BIBLICAL LANGUAGES
  • Subject: Biblical Reference - Language Study
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Review

"Students of the Bible have cause for rejoicing as each volume of this scholarly work appears. . . . This "theological dictionary" focuses on the etymology of Hebrew terms, then explores their cultural and historical contexts, finally suggesting their importance in a theological framework without espousing a particular denominational bias." — American Reference Books Annual

"An important and interesting scholastic tool, essential for any library that serves serious Bible students, theological scholars, church-school teachers, pastors, or interested laypeople." — Choice

"[TDOT] amasses a great deal of useful information (including bibliography) on the words dealt with, which most scholars would find difficult to ferret out on their own. . . . Clearly, no serious exegete of the Old Testament should overlook it." — Journal of the American Academy of Religion

"This series will long remain a classic work, a storehouse of information, well-organized and carefully judged and nuanced. Every major biblical library should possess it." — The Bible Today

"Serious students of the Hebrew Bible will find this dictionary a valuable resource." — Journal of Biblical Literature

"The Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament is a monumental contribution to the study of the Old Testament, and very highly recommended. No library can afford to be without it." — Hebrew Studies

"A tool that no Bible student can afford to ignore; it takes its place alongside Kittel as a classic reference work." — Christianity Today

"Provides a much-needed resource into the language of the Old Testament, particularly as it relates to the ancient Near East. . . . A must for any serious student of the Old Testament." — Southwestern Journal of Theology

"This dictionary is without peer among theological resources and is absolutely essential for university, seminary, and other libraries that support programs in biblical studies. The commitment of William B. Eerdmans to such a massive and long-range project has placed all students of the Hebrew Bible in its debt." — American Reference Books Annual

"An excellent tool for biblical studies in church and school." — Calvin Theological Journal

"The series belongs on the shelves of all theological research libraries." — Internationale Zeitschriftenschau für Bibelwissenschaft und Grenzgebiete (IZBG)

"This is the standard reference tool in OT studies for in-depth word studies, and it undoubtedly will remain so for decades. It is well conceived and well executed in the main…. For its scope, depth and erudition, TDOT remains indispensable for any in-depth study of Hebrew words and world fields." — Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"This superb volume will serve readers for decades. No library can afford to do without this set." — Religious Studies Review

"Works like this cannot be commended too highly." — Southwestern Journal of Theology

"A very important tool for biblical research. It belongs in every library." — The Bible Today

"An important and interesting scholastic tool, essential for any library that serves serious Bible students, theological scholars, church-school teachers, pastors, or interested laypeople." — Choice

"[TDOT] amasses a great deal of useful information (including bibliography) on the words dealt with, which most scholars would find difficult to ferret out on their own. . . . Clearly, no serious exegete of the Old Testament should overlook it." — Journal of the American Academy of Religion

"Serious students of the Hebrew Bible will find this dictionary a valuable resource." — Journal of Biblical Literature

"An excellent instrument of work for professors, pastors, preachers, and students. There is nothing currently available that gives the non-technical reader valuable insights into the meanings of such words of the Hebrew Bibles such as this dictionary." — Catholic Library World

"This is a very useful, indeed indispensable series which embodies the essence of twentieth-century OT scholarship." — Internationale Zeitschriftenschau für Bibelwissenschaft und Grenzgebiete (IZBG)

"This is the standard reference tool in OT studies for in-depth word studies, and it undoubtedly will remain so for decades. It is well conceived and well executed in the main…. For its scope, depth and erudition, TDOT remains indispensable for any in-depth study of Hebrew words and world fields." — Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"Highly recommended for all libraries in religion, theology, and biblical studies." — Religious Studies Review

"Once in a great while a Bible study resource comes along that meets genuine need but also sets the standard by the breadth of its scholarship. This is such a volume in such a set…. At last, an expensive book which is well worth the price." — Southwestern Journal of Theology

"An invaluable series." — The Bible Today

"Students of the Bible have cause for rejoicing as each volume of this scholarly work appears. . . . This "theological dictionary" focuses on the etymology of Hebrew terms, then explores their cultural and historical contexts, finally suggesting their importance in a theological framework without espousing a particular denominational bias." — American Reference Books Annual

"An important and interesting scholastic tool, essential for any library that serves serious Bible students, theological scholars, church-school teachers, pastors, or interested laypeople." — Choice

"Serious students of the Hebrew Bible will find this dictionary a valuable resource." — Journal of Biblical Literature

"The Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament is a monumental contribution to the study of the Old Testament, and very highly recommended. No library can afford to be without it." — Hebrew Studies

"A tool that no Bible student can afford to ignore; it takes its place alongside Kittel as a classic reference work." — Christianity Today

"Students of the Bible have cause for rejoicing as each volume of this scholarly work appears. . . . This "theological dictionary" focuses on the etymology of Hebrew terms, then explores their cultural and historical contexts, finally suggesting their importance in a theological framework without espousing a particular denominational bias." — American Reference Books Annual

"An important and interesting scholastic tool, essential for any library that serves serious Bible students, theological scholars, church-school teachers, pastors, or interested laypeople." — Choice

"[TDOT] amasses a great deal of useful information (including bibliography) on the words dealt with, which most scholars would find difficult to ferret out on their own. . . . Clearly, no serious exegete of the Old Testament should overlook it." — Journal of the American Academy of Religion

"This series will long remain a classic work, a storehouse of information, well-organized and carefully judged and nuanced. Every major biblical library should possess it." — The Bible Today

"Serious students of the Hebrew Bible will find this dictionary a valuable resource." — Journal of Biblical Literature

"This is an absolutely essential work for everyone working in the Old Testament field." — The Expository Times

"The Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament is a monumental contribution to the study of the Old Testament, and very highly recommended. No library can afford to be without it." — Hebrew Studies

"A tool that no Bible student can afford to ignore; it takes its place alongside Kittel as a classic reference work." — Christianity Today

"Provides a much-needed resource into the language of the Old Testament, particularly as it relates to the ancient Near East. . . . A must for any serious student of the Old Testament." — Southwestern Journal of Theology

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