Who's Who in the Old Testament: Together with the Apocrypha

by Joan Comay

Book Overview

Offering over 3,000 entries, Who's Who in the Old Testament provides an in-depth look at every character ever to appear in the pages of the world's oldest book. The vivid and readable style of this unique reference brings to life the women and men that populate the Old Testament, from Adam and Eve, through great prophets such as Ezekial and Isaiah, to rulers of the Holy Land such as Saul, David, Solomon, and the pharaohs. Each entry is based on the biblical text and set within the context of history and geography, as illuminated by the most recent research. Also provided is a particularly useful and lucid section on the Apocrypha, the collection of works that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments. Placing a vast and amazingly rich cast of characters right at the readers fingertips, Who's Who in the Old Testament is an essential companion to one of the greatest stories ever told.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195210298
• ISBN13: 9780195210293
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Short biographies of Biblical characters

This is a very useful and readable dictionary. In many of the entries she makes small stories of the lives of the characters.

An excellent companion to the bible

This is not a new book but it has stood the test of time. I have been using it for over 20 years a reference. It's very readable as well as informative. In fact, I used it to find a name for our daughter!