Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias are basically the same thing. The both present articles that are related to the cultural, historical elements of the Bible. There are articles about people, places, events and customs. Some articles/entries may include a bibliography for further research.
Most of the Dictionaries and Encyclopedias will be found downstairs in the reference section of the Library.
The Anchor Bible Dictionary by 
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia by 
Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible by 
The Expository Dictionary of Bible Words by 
The New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible by 
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery by 
Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible by All of these IVP Dictionaries are available as a searchable eBook within our Credo Digital Reference. This link is to the page to pick which of the Dictionaries you would like to use.
Dictionary of the Old Testament - Pentateuch by 
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets by 
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books by 
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings by 
Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels by 
Dictionary of Paul and His Letters by 
Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Developments by 
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