'Any serious study of the Bible involves careful attention to the meaning of words. This imaginative revision of a classic study tool will enable a new generation of readers to engage with the wealth of meaning in each New Testament book.' * Stephen Travis, St. Johns College, Nottingham, England *
'Bible students and teachers who want to dig into the meaning of the key words in a verse or Bible passage will find a treasure in W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures. I have used Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words for many years, but the format of this new book is much more helpful when leading a Bible study. W. E. Vine's insights on every key word in a passage are in one place where I can see them easily and clearly.' * James F. Couch Jr., executive editor, The Voice Bible translation; reference, curriculum, and Bible publisher, retired; and past executive vice-president, Emmaus Bible College *
'For heavyweight Bible study, especially by those who do not read Greek, Vine's is the word explanation book to have. It is great to see it made available to a new generation. In place of the original version's list of words in alphabetical order, this new edition is in verse-by-verse New Testament text order, Matthew to Revelation. This neatly solves the question of what word to look up when using different translations and Bible versions. I commend it to all who wish to do serious study of the basic idea underlying each significant New Testament word.' * C. Peter White, former principal of Glasgow Bible College and minister of Sandyford Henderson Parish Church, Glasgow, Scotland. *
'For many decades Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words has been an indispensable companion for any serious Bible student. The advent of this new edition, the new W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures, can only be a cause for rejoicing amongst those who now love the Lord of the Word more because they understand the Word of the Lord better.' * Dr. Steve Brady, principal, Moorlands College and lecturer in New Testament Greek *
'I first used the famous Vine's Dictionary as a 19-year-old student at Cambridge University, while preparing for a lifetime of Christian ministry. Thomas Nelson Publishers deserves the thanks of Bible students, preachers, and Scripture class leaders worldwide in bringing us this superb new edition of a work that all of us--both advanced and new to God's Word--will want to keep at our sides.' * Richard Bewes O.B.E., former rector of All Souls Church, London, England and current host of international Bible TV programs Open Home Open Bible, Book by Book, and The Sermon *
'It is great to see the new format which Martin Manser and his team have given to Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words. In this format this classic will be able to serve new generations of serious readers of the Bible even better.' * Rev. Dr. Pieter J. Lalleman, academic dean and tutor of New Testament, Spurgeons College, London, England *
'My dad's copy of Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words sits on the reference shelf next to my study desk. It is often open near at hand as I prepare sermons. What a delight to have a new edition that follows the New Testament text like a commentary! No more searching through an entire entry to find the section relevant to the passage I am studying. The new W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures brings the treasures of a classic resource to the minds and hearts and teaching of today's pastor and Bible student.' * Douglas Connelley, pastor, author of seventeen LifeGuide Bible studies and The Bible for Blockheads *
'The best of Bible dictionaries just got better! Instead of sitting on a shelf, the new W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures will be next to your Bible because it is functional. It's genius in motion. Covering every key word in every chapter and verse in the New Testament, W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures is a genuine companion to any Bible translation because it's a dictionary, a concise commentary, and a concordance all in one.' * Robert F. Hicks, teacher, preacher, and Bible publisher *
'Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words was an indispensable tool for generations of Bible students, including myself, as it introduced them to the meaning and richness of the vocabulary of the New Testament. This revision and rearrangement makes it even more useful and I hope will introduce it to new generations. Word studies are not all that needs to be done in understanding the New Testament, but they're an essential beginning. There's no better place to start than this improved, comprehensive, and accessible new W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures.' * Derek Tidball, former principal, London School of Theology; visiting scholar, Spurgeons College, London *
'Vine's has been a seemingly limitless treasure trove of careful theological and linguistic insight for generations of preachers and Bible students, enriching sermons and Christian lives around the world. Now, thanks to Martin Manser and his colleagues, that treasure is accessible in updated form for a new generation to enjoy. The church owes them a huge debt of thanks.' * John P. Bowen, former professor of evangelism, Wycliff e College, Toronto *
