An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies Contributor(s): Espin, Orlando O. (Editor), Nickoloff, James B. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0814658563 ISBN-13: 9780814658567 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2007 Annotation: This dictionary includes nearly 3,000 entries written by about sixty authors, all of whom are specialists in their various theological and religious disciplines. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Religion | Theology - Religion | Christianity - Catholic |
Dewey: 200.3 |
LCCN: 2007030890 |
Physical Information: 2.45" H x 6.53" W x 9.12" (3.82 lbs) 1600 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Catholic |
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Publisher Description: Students enrolled in undergraduate theology and religious studies courses are frequently confronted with the daunting task of mastering new and unfamiliar terminology. While some textbooks include glossaries to aid the introductory student, many educators assign classroom texts that assume students' prior knowledge of key terms. Having ready access to a wide variety of definitions in a single, compact volume is especially important in our multicultural and religiously plural world. Spanning the gamut from "Aaron" to "Zwingli," this dictionary includes nearly 3,000 entries written by about sixty authors, all of whom are specialists in their various theological and religious disciplines. The editors have designed the dictionary especially to aid the introductory-level student with instant access to definitions of terms likely to be encountered in--but not to substitute for--classroom presentations or reading assignments. Designed as a supplement for student coursework, An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies is also a useful resource for catechesis or religious education, for those pursuing interfaith or interreligious dialogue, and for those whose duties require communication with persons from diverse religious traditions. 2008 Catholic Press Association Award Winner |
Contributor Bio(s): Espin, Orlando O.: - Orlando O. Espín is Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of San Diego, where he also directs the Center for the Study of Latino/a Catholicism.Nickoloff, James B.: - James B. Nickoloff is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the editor of Gustavo Gutierrez: Essential Writings. |