Who's Who in the Bible: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary (Reader's Digest)
Covering about 500 of the more important names in the Old and New Testaments, this alphabetical dictionary/encyclopedia is a good basic reference source. The entries vary in length from a short paragraph to several pages. References to the biblical context as well as additional information from scholarship and tradition are included. A pronunciation guide and meaning is provided for each name, as are cross references to other entries. In addition to the main section, the book also has an appendix called "Everyone in the Bible" that lists every name found in the Bible along with a brief description and biblical reference to the place where the name first appears. Entries are designed for the lay reader but might be of some use to scholars in the field as well. Lavishly illustrated and clearly written, this book is recommended for public and undergraduate libraries.C. Robert Nixon, MLS, Lafayette, Ind.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.