Discover the roles that men and women--from the obscure to the famous to the infamous--have played in the unfolding story of Scripture. Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological significance of over forty major figures.

With entries based on the New International Version?today's most read, most trusted Bible translation?this easy-to-use volume will help pastors, teachers, students, and church workers quickly and easily identify and understand the importance of every person in the Bible.

The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters features contributions from top biblical scholars of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

In addition to the alphabetic name-entries, twenty supporting articles shed light on topics of particular interest and relevance, such as:

• Kings of Judah and Israel
• Women in the Bible
• Children in the Bible
• The Apostles
• Pharisees
• The Elderly in the Bible
• Angels in the Bible
• Jewish Genealogies

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This four-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, and New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools. It includes:

• New International Bible Commentary
• New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words
• New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties
• New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters