The Encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 1 (A-D) /

The Encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 1 (A-D) /

A major intellectual resource . Jaroslav Pelikan, from the foreword. The multiple award-winning Encyclopedia of Christianity (EC), copublished by Brill and Eerdmans, is a monumental five-volume work presenting the history and current state of the Christian faith in its rich spiritual and theological...

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Other Authors: Fahlbusch, Erwin (Editor), Lochman, Jan Milič (Editor), Mbiti, John (Editor), Pelikan, Jaroslav (Editor), Vischer, Lukas (Editor)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 1999.

Series: Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy - Book Archive pre-2000.

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Christianity > Encyclopedias.
Christianity.

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Call Number: BR95

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Summary:A major intellectual resource . Jaroslav Pelikan, from the foreword. The multiple award-winning Encyclopedia of Christianity (EC), copublished by Brill and Eerdmans, is a monumental five-volume work presenting the history and current state of the Christian faith in its rich spiritual and theological diversity around the world. Volume 1 (A-D) contains 465 articles featuring - articles on all but the smallest countries of the world, including the former communist nations that have gained independence since 1989; - the latest statistical information from David B. Barrett on the religious affiliation and ecclesiastical breakdown of each country and continent; - articles on doctrines, denominations, and social and ethical issues in relation to the churches; - biographical articles on prominent figures through church history. The Encyclopedia of Christianity is also available online.
Physical Description:1 online resource (934 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004669864