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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... prayer and worship that expresses absolute depen- dence and humble submission , as a crea- ture might offer the Creator , or a human being might offer a god . In Christianity , adoration in prayer and devotion is offered only to the ...
... prayer as forebears in the faith . This de- velopment of thought was further popu- larized by the written , often legendary accounts of martyrdoms ( passions of the martyrs ) . This cult of the martyrs found its fullest expression ...
... prayers for use on Holy Thursday and the Easter Vigil respectively . ( Cur- rently it also employs the other eucharistic ... prayer before the words of institution , the fraction rite with a chant proper to the day ( Confractorium ) prior.
... prayer prayer book . See also SIDDUR . AMULET Wayne Dosick Any object that supposedly protects a person from harm , or brings her or him good luck . Most human cultures believe in the power of amulets , and some might have specific ...
... PRAYER ; LITURGICAL MOVEMENT ; PASCHAL MYSTERY . ANAPHORA From the Greek meaning " offering , " it is the standard Greek term for the eucharis- tic prayer , that is , prayer of thanksgiving , as distinguished from the " prosphora ...