The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Vol. 1
ed. James Orr · 1915
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Description
Scottish theologian James Orr edited the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, whose first volume appeared in 1915. Orr gathered scholars to build a Bible reference that defended traditional faith with modern learning. The set aimed to answer the questions pastors and students actually asked about Scripture.
Volume 1 runs through the opening stretch of the alphabet, with articles on Bible lands, peoples, languages, and teachings. Longer pieces treat archaeology and the history behind the text, supported by maps and illustrations. The tone is conservative but the scholarship was serious for its day. The five-volume set stayed on seminary shelves for generations and is still consulted for its detailed entries on the biblical world.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | ed. James Orr |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 1915 |
| COLLECTION | REFERENCE |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 4673627 |
| LICENSE | Public Domain |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | Internet Archive |
Source: https://archive.org/details/the-international-standard-bible-encyclopedia-volume-4_202608