A Concise Dictionary of Theology, Third Edition

By Edward G. Farrugia and Gerald O'Collins

Book Overview

At a time when many more students around the world are taking courses and seminars in theology and religious studies, some can be confused about the meaning of basic and even very important theological terms. To help relieve this situation, the dictionary identifies and clarifies a thousand central terms, providing necessary information about their origin, the history of their usage, and their place in the story of Christianity. Fresh in its language and ecumenical in its style, this dictionary has already proved itself a valuable resource for thousands of students and teachers of theology and religious studies. The third, enlarged edition adds some further entries, updates other entries, includes two timelines, and indicates some essential bibliographical resources (both printed and online). Highlights: - Shorter and more accessible than larger theological dictionaries and encyclopedias that often run to many volumes - Balanced and ecumenical in perspective - Offers essential and up to date information on Eastern Christianity - Includes essential information from the Bible and the history of Christianity - Includes some of the very latest information and "breaking news" in theology +

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809148277
• ISBN13: 9780809148271
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

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Great Book

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Awesome resource!

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Great for Intermediate to Advanced Level Theo Student

I'm enrolled at a seminary, and my prof recommended this book as a companion to our other textbooks. I use it every time I read my assignments and review my class notes. The book contains key theology terms, definitions and concepts, written in easy to understand language. I will probably use this book for every pertinent class or lecture throughout my educational career.