An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious StudiesOrlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff Liturgical Press, 2007 - 1521 páginas 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 Studiesis 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! |
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... early Indian Buddhist canon in which the teachings are arranged by various detailed schema . As designated by the Abhidharma's meaning , " advanced teachings , " early scholastic monks col- lected listings of religious terms , psycho ...
... ( early 30s ) until the arrival and imprisonment of Paul in Rome ( early 60s ) . This document chronicles pri- marily those aspects of the development and spread of the Jesus movement that caused it to spread north and west from Judea ...
... early Christianization of Syria by the missionary Addai and his student Mari . Little else is known of these two early Christians , except that one of the earliest Christian liturgies , still used in some communities , is named for them ...
... early Middle Ages , some parts of Gaul ( much of modern - day France ) kept a six - week Advent ( called " St. Martin's Lent , " after the great ascetic saint of Gaul / France , St. Martin of Tours , whose feast day , November 11 , fell ...
... early converts to Islam , a military leader during the early years of Islam and a per- sonal friend of Muhammad . Because of his close family ties to the Prophet , some Muslims thought that Ali should have succeeded Muhammad instead of ...