I hope some of you have discovered the unique properties of The Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception. What distinguishes this multi-volume scholarly reference from others is its emphasis on the interpretation of biblical themes in a host of cultural and historical contexts. Here is a description :
The Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (EBR) pursues a twofold task. Firstly, it comprehensively renders the current state of knowledge on the origins and development of the Bible according to its different canonic forms in Judaism and Christianity. Secondly, it documents the history of the Bible’s reception, not only in the Christian churches and the Jewish Diaspora, but also in literature, art, music, and film, as well as Islam and other religious traditions and current religious movements.We offer you this resource in two forms : in print, as part of our Reference collection (Ref. CD 14 E563) and electronically, through our Online Databases page.
One thing that is frustrating about the resource is that it's being published very slowly ... they have just finished Volume 4 in the print edition, which brings them into the letter C. So if the Bible book, figure, word, name, fact or concept you are researching starts in English with A or B, you're in luck!
Do investigate this resource. I think you will be surprised by its depth and detail.
Paula
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