Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (Edited by David Noel Freedman, 2000)

If you are looking for a new Bible dictionary, you might want to consider Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is written by scholars for a general audience. The over 600 authors represent a wide range of theological conviction (from evangelical to Roman Catholic to liberal and beyond), which, depending on what you want in a Bible dictionary, is either a strength or a weakness. I’m glad to have it in my library; though, as with all Bible dictionaries, this one needs to be read with appreciation for the scholarship, and with discernment.