Библейская энциклопедия

The "Illustrated Complete Popular Bible Encyclopedia" by Archimandrite Nikifor was first published in 1891. In 1990, the encyclopedia was reprinted with the blessing of Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia. In 2002-2005 The publishing house "Lokid-press" prepared and published in three editions a new version of the "Bible Encyclopedia" by Nicephorus. The text has been translated into modern Russian spelling, personal names and geographical names have been brought into line with current standards; stylistic corrections were made and factual data verified. In addition to the employees of the publishing house, employees of the Moscow Patriarchate took part in this work.

The encyclopedia is designed to convey to the reader in a popular form incomprehensible or obscure expressions, names of geographical places, events and heroes of ancient history and, most importantly, the main provisions of the Holy Scriptures. The book is illustrated with works by Gustave Doré.

The encyclopedia has an appendix prepared especially for the new edition. The publication is approved by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church. At the same time, it should be noted that the Bible Encyclopedia, compiled by Archimandrite Nicephorus, was not intended for scientific purposes and today is very outdated. At present, it has more of an archaeographic significance, as a monument of Russian biblical studies and biblical studies of the 19th century.

For all those interested in the Holy Scriptures. In a limited volume - for specialists involved in the study of the study of the Holy Scriptures in Russia, various aspects of biblical studies, biblical theology, general church history, the history of the Russian Church. For culturologists, historians, religious scholars, philologists. To a limited extent, the publication can be used for educational purposes - as a reference tool for pupils, students and teachers of theological educational institutions, teachers, students and graduate students of theological universities and faculties (subjects: "Holy Scripture. Old Testament", "Holy Scripture. New Testament").

The publication is approved by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church.