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Title: Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (Ddd) by K. Van Der Toorn, Pieter W. Van Der Horst, P.W. Van Der Horst, B. Becking ISBN: 9004103139 Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers Pub. Date: September, 1995 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $151.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.75
Rating: 4
Summary: Principalities and rulers of this world
Comment: An excellent guide to the unseen world as presented in Scripture. This is a guide that deals with real supernatural beings and the traditions/beliefs of a number of past civilizations. It is intended for the serious biblical scholar, bible student or those wanting a better understanding of near east demon/deity belief history. The cross references relate back to specific passages of scriptue. NOT for an audience outside of these descriptions ie. The Dungeons & Dragons type role player etc.
Rating: 1
Summary: Do you have an advanced degree
Comment: I was looking for a 'readable' reference and given the cost of this pricey book, expected something I could actually use. This text 'easy-to-read'? Give me a break. This is worse than relaxing by the fire with a college chemistry text. There are zero photos, pictorials or understandable references for the layman or college graduate I might add. If you're a scholar who gets impressed by complex cross-references, and paragraphs knee-deep in jargon that demands you know and understand biblical history across multiple religous factions, and you don't want a reference that's readable...then enjoy. To the authors, you might want to clarify who your target audience is for this...just a thought.
Rating: 5
Summary: A great reference.
Comment: The Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (DDD) is a masterpiece of scholarly knowledge. The book is simple to read with cross referencing material readily accessible. All acceptible Biblical and apocryphal individuals are listed. Thus, extending the borders of information included in it's pages. If you are in search of a book containing ancient gods and semi-gods in Mesopotamia, then this book is an excellent chose. It is a must for any Ancient Near East mythology library. Of all the mythological publications I have ,and/or reviewed, this is by far the best for reference.
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