Comprehensive coverage of everything from major theological concepts to minor personal names.

Resource: Anchor (Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary) - Logos Community

Unlike traditional dictionaries that might focus strictly on theological definitions, the ABD takes a broader approach.

The ABD was the first major Bible dictionary published in America in 30 years and represents a massive collaborative effort. Approximately 1,200 pages each.

The dictionary includes the latest research (at the time of publication) on the Dead Sea Scrolls , Nag Hammadi tractates, and the historical Jesus.

It is famously interconfessional , drawing on diverse religious perspectives to provide an objective treatment of competing theories.

It provides extensive entries on archaeological sites and findings, often including illustrations and maps.