Completely Revised, Updated, and Expanded, Featuring:Exhaustive definitions of people, places, objects, events-dealing with every subject in the Bible.Extensive articles on major themes woven throughout Scripture and on the geographical, ecological, historical, and cultural influences that illuminate the biblical text.More than 700 full-color photos, illustrations, and charts.Unique scale drawings and reconstructions of biblical places and objects based on careful archaeological research.Pronunciation guide for all proper nouns and other hard-to-pronounce words.Up-to-date archaeological information.Time line that shows biblical history in the context of world history.Summary definitions at the opening of each entry that provide a quick take on that subject.A variety of Bible translations used including: HCSB, KJV, NKJV, NIV, RSV, NRSV, ESV, NASB, REB, NLT, and TEV.Extensive cross-referencing to facilitate further exploration.“Quicktabs”-marginal alphabetical guide for quick and easy location of information.