Encyclopaedia Biblica

From the shifting sands of the ancient Near East to the enduring questions of faith and history, Encyclopaedia Biblica (Volume IV, Q to Z) delivers a masterwork of critical scholarship. Every entry invites readers to journey beyond surface readings, offering not only a comprehensive biblical reference guide, but also profound insights into the literary, political, and religious history of the Bible. This is scholarship with soul.

Edited by the renowned T. K. Cheyne, this critical dictionary of the Bible stands as a landmark in 19th century biblical studies, blending rigorous historical bible analysis with fresh perspectives on biblical archaeology, geography, and the natural history of the Bible. Its scope reaches into comparative religious texts and the political history of the Bible, making it indispensable for scholars and theologians, as well as those drawn to academic bible study or the broader currents of religious history.

Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Encyclopaedia Biblica remains a cultural treasure: a reference work of enduring value for casual readers, classic-literature collectors, and anyone seeking to understand the Bible's world in all its complexity.