Frequently Asked Questions about The New Interpreter's® Dictionary of the Bible
What is The New Interpreter's® Dictionary of the Bible?
The New Interpreter's® Dictionary of the Bible is a five-volume set with complete coverage of biblical topics from Old and New
Testaments, and the Apocrypha. It includes new articles on 7,100 topics including
persons, places, things, and theological concepts. Nine hundred (900) scholars--experts
in their fields--from 40 nations and a variety of perspectives and diverse theological
commitments contributed to this work.
The New Interpreter's® Bible tradition means quality you can trust.
Like The New Interpreter's® Bible and The New Interpreter's® Study Bible,
The New Interpreter's® Dictionary of the Bible is reliable, accurate, insightful,
and highest quality biblical scholarship in service of the congregations.
What are the details about each volue?
| Volume 1 |
A-C |
0687054273 |
9780687054275 |
$75.00 |
| Volume 2 |
D-H |
0687333555 |
9780687333554 |
$75.00 |
| Volume 3 |
I-Ma |
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9780687333653 |
$80.00 |
| Volume 4 |
Me-R |
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9780687333752 |
$80.00 |
| Volume 5 |
S-Z |
0687333954 |
9780687333950 |
$85.00 |
| Subscription |
XG527022 |
9780687333462 |
$276.50* |
When will the first volume be published?
Volume 1, A-C will be available in late 2006.
When will the other volumes be published?
One or two new volumes will be published each year.
Will they be published in alphabetical order?
Yes, the volumes will be published in alphabetical order.
Will an electronic edition be available?
Yes. A CD-ROM of the entire 5-volume set will be sent free to subscribers when
the set is completed. It will be bundled with the final volume at no extra cost.
It will be fully searchable with full text database and extra illustrations.
What platform will be used for the electronic edition?
Like the New Interpreter's® Bible, the CD-ROM version of The New Interpreter's®
Dictionary of the Bible will feature the searchable Folio database technology.
Folio works on both PC and Macintosh platforms. Folio offers rapid, accurate
searching; enables a personalized research experience for users through the use of
visual highlighters, "sticky" notes, and more; and provides the flexibility of
cut-and-paste access to the user's word processing package.
Does Abingdon Press plan to publish a theological dictionary?
The New Interpreter's® Dictionary of the Bible covers crucial theological
concepts that are found in the Bible. However, if you are looking specifically for
a dictionary of modern theological terms try The Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation,
The Handbook of Theology, or The Handbook of Theologians.
Can The New Interpreter's® Dictionary of the Bible be purchased without a
subscription, for example, just one volume?
Yes, you can also purchase a volume and subscribe to remaining volumes.
Can I purchase a volume in a Cokesbury store and then subscribe for the
remaining volumes?
Yes! The store will sell the volumes already published and call in a subscription
for the rest of the series.
Can I purchase a volume on cokesbury.com and then subscribe for the remaining
volumes?
Yes! Cokesbury.com staff will notify Subscription Services so that you will become
a subscriber and receive remaining volumes in the set.
Are there any special offers?
Yes, 30% off when you subscribe!
Does that offer apply to the first volume or the entire set?
The entire set!