Easton's Bible Dictionary

This is an excerpt from a biblical dictionary or encyclopedia, organized alphabetically and covering entries from "Alexander the Great" through "Almodad." The work explains the biblical significance of historical figures, places, concepts, and practices, drawing on both Old and New Testament references to situate each entry within Scripture. Entries range from major topics — Alexandria's role as the birthplace of the Septuagint Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible and home to a substantial Jewish diaspora community — to narrower subjects like the legal status of aliens under Mosaic law, the ritual sealing of alliances through animal sacrifice, and the literary device of allegory as used by Paul and the Psalms. The perspective is that of traditional Protestant biblical scholarship, treating the Bible as a reliable historical and theological source while incorporating relevant historical and geographical context. Someone interested in a quick-reference guide to biblical terms, places, and practices rooted in 19th-century evangelical scholarship would find this useful, though it offers little critical analysis or engagement with competing interpretations.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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