Greenwood Press, 1993. A revised and enlarged edition of the 1977 book by the same title. Still the only single reference work that provides information on American religious figures from all chronological periods and most denominational or theological affiliations. Covers a total of 550 people who figured importantly in American religions. This major encyclopedia aims to present a system of articles on important ideas, beliefs, rituals, myths, symbols and persons that have played a role in the universal history of religion from Paleolithic times to the present day.
Bibliographies accompany each article.
This commentary series, not yet complete, provides an expository approach to interpreting the books of the Bible as Scripture for the faith and life of the church. The volumes combine historical exegesis, biblical theology, and modern hermeneutics in order to bring biblical books into conversation with contemporary theology. Abingdon Press, 1962-76. Seeks to identify and explain all proper names, significant terms and subjects in the Bible. Special attention is given to archaeology and research into life and faith of ancient times.