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This six volume set is a treasure trove of Biblical and Historical scholarship. The contributors are all well regarded in their respected disciplines. Virtually ALL aspects of Biblical scholarship is treated in a cogent manner. The writing and layout of the set is excellent. Topics ranging from prehistory to the Temple layout to the destruction of the Second Temple and numerous other details are explained in a superb manner. The scholarship is top notch.

I have owned this set since 1994 and find myself frequently looking something up in these volumes. Just pick up one of the volumes and turn to a topic at random. Chances are you'll be hooked. Do not let the title dissuade you from getting this set. Even if you are not into Biblical scholarship this set will give you a lifetime of fulfilling study.

If you are a serious student of the Jewish and/or Christian Bible then this set is a must. If you are a history buff this set will be a valuable addition to your library.

What a treasure!

The reason I am writing this review is make sure the purchaser understands what they are buying. Before I purchased 'The Anchor Bible Dictionary', I had 'Unger's Bible Dictionary'. I thought 'The Anchor Bible Dictionary' would be a bigger dictionary, like a bigger version of Unger's Bible Dictionary. But it is not. It is scholarship. It is not what I expected.
For example, the word 'church' is not in it.
So if your looking for a huge work of scholarship then 'The Anchor Bible Dictionary' is the one.
But if your looking for a bigger dictionary, like a bigger version of 'Unger's Bible Dictionary', it is not.

Although not received yet, The Anchor Bible Dictionaries are exellent resource for studying and working with the bible, correctly.
I have three of this collecction and I recommend it!

Regards,
Eric