Synopses & Reviews
"The Encyclopedia of Christianity is the first of a five-volume English translation of the third revised edition of Evangelisches Kirchenlexikon. Its German articles have been tailored to suit an English readership, and articles of special interest to English readers have been added. The encyclopedia describes Christianity through its 2000-year history within a global context, taking into account other religions and philosophies. A special feature is the statistical information dispersed throughout the articles on the continents and over 170 countries. Social and cultural coverage is given to such issues as racism, genocide, and armaments, while historical content shows the development of biblical and apostolic traditions. This comprehensive work, while scholarly, is intended for a wide audience and will set the standard for reference works on Christianity."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
Synopsis
The Encyclopedia of Christianity is a monumental reference work that addresses the broad interest in Christianity and religion around the world today. Comprehensive, up to date, reflecting the highest standards in scholarship yet intended for a wide range of readers, the EC describes the Christian faith and community in their myriad forms today and throughout the 2,000 years of Christian history. The EC also looks outward beyond Christianity, considering other world religions and philosophies as it paints the overall religious and sociocultural picture in which the Christian church now finds itself in the new millennium.
Synopsis
The Encyclopedia of Christianity is a monumental reference work that addresses the broad interest in Christianity and religion around the world. Comprehensive, up-to-date, and reflective of the highest standards in scholarship, the EC describes the Christian faith and community in their myriad forms throughout the 2,000 years of Christian history. Volume 4 of the EC contains more than 300 articles covering the alphabetical entries P-S -- articles on significant topics ranging from Paul, political theology, and the Qurban to religious liberty, salvation history, and scholasticism.
Synopsis
Containing more than 300 articles, covering the alphabetical entries P-Sh, this book also includes articles on significant topics ranging from Paul, political theology and the Qur'an, to religious liberty, salvation history and scholasticism.
Table of Contents
v. 1. A-D -- v. 2. E-I. -- v. 3. J-O -- v. 4. P-Sh -- v. 5. Si-Z.