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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... example , Perpetua , Felicity , Cyprian , and others ) during Roman per- secutions were African ; and some of the greatest theologians and bishops of Christian antiquity were also from Africa ( for example , Tertullian , Clement of Alex ...
... example , justice , wisdom ) , or of nature's elements and forces ( for example , lightning , the sea , metals ) , or of the spirits of great ancestors or past leaders ( for ex- ample , Shangó ) , or even personifications of qualities ...
... example , Haitian and Dominican Vodoun ) . There are some reli- gions that exist in Latin America as sepa- rate religious traditions , while in Africa they were but one group or " fraternity " within a larger religion ( for example ...
... example , God , spirits , ancestors , and so on , in an attempt to communicate with and influence or honor such beings . The use of sacrifices is much older and broader than the use of altars ( some societies simply slaughter the victim ...
... example , insufficient use of reason or discretion regarding marriage responsibilities ; psychological inability to assume the essential obligations of mar- riage ( generally interpreted to include sociopathic or psychopathic ...