{"collection":"Hypertext Bible","full_text_available":false,"graph_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/v2/api/page/sacred_texts_v1_bib_ebd_ebd024_htm/graph","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/v2/page/sacred_texts_v1_bib_ebd_ebd024_htm","id":"sacred_texts_v1_bib_ebd_ebd024_htm","license":"unknown_pending_legal_review","rights_basis":"sacred_texts_v1_preview_gate_primary_text_only; acquisition-method/ToS and compilation-copyright questions still open, not resolved by this gate","source":"sacred_texts_v1","source_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/ebd/ebd024.htm","summary":"This is a set of dictionary or encyclopedia entries from a biblical reference work \u2014 specifically, an alphabetically organized Bible dictionary covering terms from \"Aner\" through \"Ant.\" The entries follow the tradition of 19th-century Protestant biblical scholarship, drawing heavily on cross-referenced Scripture passages to define theological and historical terms. The main content covers a range of topics: angelic beings (their nature, hierarchy, functions, and scriptural appearances), minor biblical figures (Annas, Anna), Hebrew customs (anointing practices, dietary laws), and brief geographical and botanical notes (Anim, Anise, Ant).\n\nThe entry on \"Angel\" is by far the most substantial, arguing that angels are real personal beings \u2014 not metaphors \u2014 who are numerous, hierarchically ranked, spirit-like but not purely incorporeal, and serve as active agents in God's providential and redemptive work throughout history. It notably rejects the popular doctrine of individual guardian angels, claiming the supporting proof-texts (Psalm 34:7, Matthew 18:10) do not actually teach personal assignment. The \"Anoint\" entry traces anointing across multiple Hebrew contexts (consecration, hospitality, medicine, burial) and culminates in identifying Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the Messianic \"Anointed One.\" The work would be of primary interest to readers seeking a scripturally dense, theologically conservative reference tool for studying the Bible.","tags":["Biblical Names and Places","Biblical Reference","Easton's Bible Dictionary"],"text":null,"title":"Easton's Bible Dictionary","tradition":"Hypertext Bible","translated_text":null,"word_count":1821}