Author: Gerald O'Collins
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 1587682362
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
"This third edition identifies and clarifies a thousand central theological terms, providing necessary information about their origin, the history of their usage, and their place in the story of Christianity. The authors have introduced into many entires findings from the latest scholarship, as well as fresh developoments in the church life and teaching. For easy reference, there are also both a chart of the Catholic Church's twenty-one general councils and a timeline." - back cover.
A Concise Dictionary of Theology
Author: Gerald O'Collins
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 1587682362
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
"This third edition identifies and clarifies a thousand central theological terms, providing necessary information about their origin, the history of their usage, and their place in the story of Christianity. The authors have introduced into many entires findings from the latest scholarship, as well as fresh developoments in the church life and teaching. For easy reference, there are also both a chart of the Catholic Church's twenty-one general councils and a timeline." - back cover.
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 1587682362
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
"This third edition identifies and clarifies a thousand central theological terms, providing necessary information about their origin, the history of their usage, and their place in the story of Christianity. The authors have introduced into many entires findings from the latest scholarship, as well as fresh developoments in the church life and teaching. For easy reference, there are also both a chart of the Catholic Church's twenty-one general councils and a timeline." - back cover.
The Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms, Second Edition
Author: Donald K. McKim
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 0664238351
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
This second edition of the Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms provides a comprehensive guide to nearly 7,000 theological terms—1,000 more terms than the first edition. McKim’s succinct definitions cover a broad range of theological studies and related disciplines: contemporary theologies, biblical studies, church history, ethics, feminist theology, global theologies, hermeneutics, liberation theology, liturgy, ministry, philosophy, philosophy of religion, postcolonial theology, social sciences, spiritually, worship, and Protestant, Reformed, and Roman Catholic theologies. This new edition also includes cross-references that link readers to other related terms, commonly used scholarly abbreviations and abbreviations for canonical and deuterocanonical texts, an annotated bibliography, and a new introductory section that groups together terms and concepts, showing where they fit within particular theological categories. No other single volume provides the busy student, and the theologically experienced reader, with such easy access to so many theological definitions.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 0664238351
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
This second edition of the Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms provides a comprehensive guide to nearly 7,000 theological terms—1,000 more terms than the first edition. McKim’s succinct definitions cover a broad range of theological studies and related disciplines: contemporary theologies, biblical studies, church history, ethics, feminist theology, global theologies, hermeneutics, liberation theology, liturgy, ministry, philosophy, philosophy of religion, postcolonial theology, social sciences, spiritually, worship, and Protestant, Reformed, and Roman Catholic theologies. This new edition also includes cross-references that link readers to other related terms, commonly used scholarly abbreviations and abbreviations for canonical and deuterocanonical texts, an annotated bibliography, and a new introductory section that groups together terms and concepts, showing where they fit within particular theological categories. No other single volume provides the busy student, and the theologically experienced reader, with such easy access to so many theological definitions.
The Concise Dictionary of Christian Theology (Revised Edition)
Author: Millard J. Erickson
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433554232
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Seeks to bring the original dictionary up-to-date by supplementing it with pertinent ideas and biographies from the past fifteen years, with an emphasis on the historical figures and movements of the first nineteen centuries of Christianity.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433554232
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Seeks to bring the original dictionary up-to-date by supplementing it with pertinent ideas and biographies from the past fifteen years, with an emphasis on the historical figures and movements of the first nineteen centuries of Christianity.
Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms
Author: Stanley J. Grenz
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830867074
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The perfect companion to theological studies, this dictionary provides three hundred-plus definitions, including both English and foreign terms. A must-have for every theological reader.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830867074
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The perfect companion to theological studies, this dictionary provides three hundred-plus definitions, including both English and foreign terms. A must-have for every theological reader.
A Concise Dictionary of Theological Terms
Author: Christopher W. Morgan
Publisher: B&H Academic
ISBN: 9781535982238
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson, authors of Christian Theology, assemble definitions to over 300 common theological terms, making this a necessary tool for students, lay leaders, and others who are unfamiliar with specific terminology. A companion to Christian Theology.
Publisher: B&H Academic
ISBN: 9781535982238
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson, authors of Christian Theology, assemble definitions to over 300 common theological terms, making this a necessary tool for students, lay leaders, and others who are unfamiliar with specific terminology. A companion to Christian Theology.
Essential Theological Terms
Author: Justo L. González
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664228101
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
In Essential Theological Terms, renowned church historian Justo González provides students with accessible discussions of over three hundred theological terms. Each entry in this two-column work gives more detail than those typical of a dictionary, introducing the meaning of the term, its importance, and ways it has been understood in both historical and contemporary theology. These reliable discussions of the most common ideas and concepts encountered in theological studies will make this book indispensable for students in all stages of their education.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664228101
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
In Essential Theological Terms, renowned church historian Justo González provides students with accessible discussions of over three hundred theological terms. Each entry in this two-column work gives more detail than those typical of a dictionary, introducing the meaning of the term, its importance, and ways it has been understood in both historical and contemporary theology. These reliable discussions of the most common ideas and concepts encountered in theological studies will make this book indispensable for students in all stages of their education.
Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms
Author: Richard A. Muller
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 9780801020643
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A dictionary of Latin and Greek terms that often appear in theological works.
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 9780801020643
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A dictionary of Latin and Greek terms that often appear in theological works.
Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible
Author: Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801026946
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
This groundbreaking reference tool introduces key names, theories, and concepts for interpreting Scripture.
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801026946
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
This groundbreaking reference tool introduces key names, theories, and concepts for interpreting Scripture.
Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms
Author: Donald K. McKim
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664255114
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Defines 6,000 terms on such topics as the Bible, worship, theology, ministry, ethics, church history, and spirituality
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664255114
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Defines 6,000 terms on such topics as the Bible, worship, theology, ministry, ethics, church history, and spirituality
Saint Mary's Press Glossary of Theological Terms
Author: John T. Ford
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
ISBN: 0884899039
Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Provides a simple and easy-to-understand definition of words. "Helped me understand the relevant issues in class." "The terms are relevant and it was nice to have a compact resource readily available." These are just a few of the outstanding comments from students who class-tested a prepublication version of Saint Mary's Press(R) Glossary of Theological Terms at schools such as The Catholic University of America, Marquette University, Seattle University, and Loyola Marymount University. This handy guide gives students the basic knowledge of Catholic theological terminology they need for further academic study and for a good, solid general understanding of the Catholic faith. This glossary is the ideal resource for college instructors faced with introducing undergraduate students to Roman Catholic theology--and a highly useful companion for students who find introductory theology and religious studies confusing and challenging--and it is the logical first step toward Catholic theological literacy. Here students get beginning definitions or working explanations that serve as the basis for helping them become involved in genuine theological dialogue, discussion, and discovery. The perfect supplement or companion for many different introductory theology and religious studies courses, the glossary is: comprehensive in its inclusion of terms concise in its definitions very user-friendly The entry for each term includes: a reference to the language origin an indication of the theological content a summary statement of the contemporary meaning An indispensable guide to the theological terms students will encounter as they begin--and continue--their studies, the Saint Mary's Press(R) Glossary of Theological Terms is today's answer to the pressing need for improving Catholic literacy in today's beginning theology students.
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
ISBN: 0884899039
Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Provides a simple and easy-to-understand definition of words. "Helped me understand the relevant issues in class." "The terms are relevant and it was nice to have a compact resource readily available." These are just a few of the outstanding comments from students who class-tested a prepublication version of Saint Mary's Press(R) Glossary of Theological Terms at schools such as The Catholic University of America, Marquette University, Seattle University, and Loyola Marymount University. This handy guide gives students the basic knowledge of Catholic theological terminology they need for further academic study and for a good, solid general understanding of the Catholic faith. This glossary is the ideal resource for college instructors faced with introducing undergraduate students to Roman Catholic theology--and a highly useful companion for students who find introductory theology and religious studies confusing and challenging--and it is the logical first step toward Catholic theological literacy. Here students get beginning definitions or working explanations that serve as the basis for helping them become involved in genuine theological dialogue, discussion, and discovery. The perfect supplement or companion for many different introductory theology and religious studies courses, the glossary is: comprehensive in its inclusion of terms concise in its definitions very user-friendly The entry for each term includes: a reference to the language origin an indication of the theological content a summary statement of the contemporary meaning An indispensable guide to the theological terms students will encounter as they begin--and continue--their studies, the Saint Mary's Press(R) Glossary of Theological Terms is today's answer to the pressing need for improving Catholic literacy in today's beginning theology students.