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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... FAITH ) The analogia fidei or analogy of faith is a cautionary theory of religious language that recognizes the limited capacity of human experience and language to rep- resent the divine mystery . This analogy proceeds as a reflection ...
... faith distinct from that of good works , a conviction expressed as the con- trast between faith and works , Gospel and law . Roman Catholic critics deemed this view antinomian . Reformed theol- ogy did not reject the beneficial effects ...
... faith or a popular profession of faith . It is faithful to the contours of the Nicene- Constantinople Creed with a few emenda- tions . In the late creed , the salvific scope of the Christ event is widened to include a descent into hell ...
... FAITH role as patron of the arts ; ( 2 ) acceptance in principle that all styles of art " be given free scope in the Church , " including con- temporary art and art " from every race and country , " provided they express ap- propriate ...
... faith , and oriental in worship . " All theologies are necessarily contextual ; they have to make use of local languages and thought forms to make the Christian faith accessible to people in new sociopolitical , cultural , and religious ...