The Oxford Companion to the Bible (Oxford Companions)

This is an important companion to the Bible. Many great essays on nearly every essential aspect of the Bible. Very readable. Very informative. I

Very happy with purchase. Would buy from book seller again.

This is a very good book, but it is used and has many highlights and notes from a previous owner. It seems to be advertised as new and I paid a price for new, but as I said it was used.

An excellent and fairly exhaustive resource that goes above and beyond the standard call of duty for a Bible dictionary. The expected historical and biographical entries are supplemented by thoughtful entries on interpreting the BIble. Entries like "inerrancy", "biblical criticism", and "history of the interpretation of the Bible" provide concise and balanced overviews of complicated and sometimes controversial topics. While conservative readers may sense a bias towards historical-critical interpretations, traditional views are well-represented and treated with sympathy. A valuable resource for readers of any background.

This is not a Bible but a powerful and useful knowledge-based encyclopedia/dictionary of terms and concepts used in the Bible. Its strength is providing quick yet detailed synopsis of important topics, people and locations of the Bible by scholars in their field. The accomplished scholar Metzger is the overall editor and he does write some articles.I highly recommend this book for enhancing clarity and enjoyment of Bible study.

book was of excellent quality, shipping was very prompt; item received sooner than expected. highly recommend the vendor.

This is a great resource Bible.

It is a large book and a bit cumbersome when studying with other books

Very interesting reference book for all believers and non believers who wish to have a better understanding of the Bible. It's good to have the scholars views on various items and concepts found in the bible

Doesn't cover the kind of analysis in a psychological sense.

All one can expect from such a book. Informative, well written. Well worth it.

Text disappears into binding; binding poor. Bought new. Surprised at OUP releasing this.

Happy with purchase. Will buy from seller again.