First published in the mid-nineteenth century and written by respected classical scholar William Smith, this comprehensive dictionary is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of the Bible. It covers a wide range of topics, including biblical archaeology, geography, history, and natural science. The entries are meticulously researched and well written, making this dictionary a pleasure to use and a valuable addition to any library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.