Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
There are 56 days til Easter!
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Balkh

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Balkash, Lake
Next Entry
Ball, John
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

Anciently called Bactria, a district of Afghan Turkestan lying between the Oxus and the Hindu-Kush, 250 m. long and 120 m. broad, with a capital of the same name, reduced now to a village; birthplace of Zoroaster.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Balkh'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/balkh.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile