The Concise New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
The Exegesis Quick-Reference Tool Every Pastor, Teacher, Student, and Scholar Needs The Concise New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis (CNIDNTTE) by Christopher A. Beetham is a significant resource for those looking for a quick-reference guide to aid in exegesis and interpretation. It retains all the essentials of the monumental and magisterial New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis edited by Moises Silva, bringing together its most important elements into one accessible volume. This reference includes the most vital, relevant information needed to delve deep into the study of the Greek words used in Scripture for study of the New Testament--its texts and theology. This volume offers a wealth of background and information on the meaning of Greek words in the New Testament, as well as related usage in classical Greek sources, the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint), and extrabiblical Second Temple Jewish literature. This significant tool offers the following features: All the nearly 800 entries covering over 3,000 Greek words found in the full edition are included and presented in the same order and arrangement Retains approximately 60 percent of the original edition, with the emphasis now on synchronic word study and usage in the Greek Old Testament, extrabiblical Second Temple literature, and especially the New Testament The unique arrangement according to Greek words and use of English concepts is retained from the full edition and allows all users to access Greek terms regardless of their level of competence in Greek. This edition retains the significant semantic-domain tool that directs the reader to all the Greek words that have something to do with a particular English word or concept. For example, under the English words "Resurrection," there is a list of four Greek words that are related to that topic. Discussions reflect the latest in modern scholarship Bibliographies retain essential references to other standard lexicons and theological dictionaries The Concise New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis is the ideal tool for pastors, Bible teachers, students, and scholars engaging in exegesis. It is packed with the essential information needed to study the New Testament.
Endorsements (5)
“A generation of students and pastors will treasure this highly useful and user-friendly distillation of Moisés Silva’s excellent New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Scholars may still want the four-volume original, but even many of them may prefer Beetham’s thoughtful condensation for everything except the most technical work. There is nothing really comparable to Silva’s work for its combination of linguistic savvy and theological acumen. All of that passes into this abridgement undiminished; the brevity enhances rather than dims the luster of the original.”
“Moisés Silva’s painstaking work made NIDNTTE an indispensable tool for the next generation of biblical scholars. Now Beetham’s concise version makes it accessible for the next generation of pastors and students. This is the most significant single- volume reference work of its kind and ought to be found on every pastor’s desk.”
“This important abridgment of its predecessor, so skillfully produced and user-friendly, is poised to make the kind of pedagogical and homiletical impact sorely needed in our day. Its focus on lexicography as the window to theology, with its essential concentration on semantic concepts in context, will not only help pastors in their day-to-day work but also model for students what to do when studying “words.” To this end, the Lists of Greek Words and Concepts are themselves invaluable resources. And Beetham’s proven exegetical expertise and keen theological eye have equipped him to be just the scholar to provide this timely labor of love. May it find its way into the pastor’s study and the student’s classroom, and may it serve to revive the serious study of Hebrew and Greek in both.”
“For decades, students, pastors, and scholars have relied upon the valuable insights contained in NIDNTT. Yet many of the articles contained in the original work by Colin Brown, and even the more condensed and updated version by Moisés Silva, offer insights (although helpful and illuminating) that are not immediately relevant to understanding the meaning of a given Greek word in a particular New Testament passage. Since comprehending the meaning of any word requires understanding the immediate historical and literary context in which it occurs, detailed discussions about what a Greek word meant in its ancient classical usage or its usage after the first century usually go beyond what is necessary for understanding that Greek word in its New Testament usage. Christopher Beetham has thus done a great service for those who study the New Testament. His CNIDNTTE preserves the essence of Silva’s NIDNTTE and yet helpfully focuses on Greek writings that are roughly contemporaneous to the New Testament. This tool will serve a new generation of students, pastors, and scholars as they seek to understand the rich and varied language of the New Testament.”
“If you want to dig even deeper into the meaning of biblical words, then this is the book for you. It is based on Moisés Silva’s updated multivolume New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis, and Beetham has done an excellent job at culling out the best parts of this magisterial project and helping pastors and students see the heart of what the words mean in their biblical context.”
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