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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... especially as part of the coronation rites of a king or the con- secration of an image of a deity in a temple . In the case of a temple icon , the ritual of Gary Macy consecration is said to invoke the living 6 ABRAHAM ABRAHAM The first ...
... especially the books of Revelation , Daniel , and Joel . In the mid - second century , an Adventist movement arose in northern Africa and the eastern Mediterranean . Montanism was led by a former pagan priest , Montanus , and two women ...
... especially in the United States , the Caribbean , and Brazil - as well as on the continent - especially in South Africa . African American theology differentiates the religious , cultural , historical , and so- cial perspective of ...
... ( especially the Western European church ) owes to North African Christians much of what today is considered " main- stream Christianity , " theologically and institutionally . Christianity was introduced in Ethiopia ( from Alexandria ) ...
... especially at meals . Followers of Islam define their religion in terms of their relationship to Allah . The word " Islam " means " submission " and the " peace " one achieves through submitting oneself to Allah's will . Obedi- ence to ...