Easton's Bible Dictionary

This is a section from a biblical dictionary or encyclopedia, presenting alphabetically ordered entries (from "Aijeleth Shahar" through "Alexander") that define proper names, places, and terms appearing in the Old and New Testaments. Each entry explains the Hebrew or Greek etymology of the name, locates the relevant scriptural references, and where possible identifies ancient sites with their modern equivalents or cross-references contemporary archaeological evidence such as the Tell Amarna letters. The work blends philological analysis with geographical and historical commentary — for instance, tracing Ajalon's role in boundary disputes between Israel and Judah, or calculating the monetary value of Mary's alabaster ointment in contemporary British currency. A recurring concern is disambiguating multiple biblical figures or places sharing a name (Ajalon, Akkub, Alemeth, Alexander each yield two or more distinct entries). The currency conversions and reference to Egyptian geology suggest a 19th-century English Protestant audience, and the tone is that of confident scholarly synthesis rather than theological argument. Anyone seeking concise, reference-style orientation to specific biblical names and terms would find it useful; those wanting narrative context, theological interpretation, or critical scholarship would not.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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