Preface; Timeline; Dictionary; Index of selected names.
The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity is an authoritative reference guide to all aspects of Christianity from its origins to the present day.
Daniel Patte is Professor of Religious Studies and Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Vanderbilt University.
'The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity is the most up-to-date
treasure-trove addressing the question, What is Christianity? Eight
hundred and twenty-eight contributors from around the globe set out
to appraise the historical, contemporary, and ecumenical dimensions
of the multi-faced Christianity in 134 countries. With its concise
articles, the Dictionary serves as a launching pad for an academic
study of Christianity at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
A unique value of the Dictionary is its restraint from
confessional, ethnic, and religious sensitivities. As an
indispensable tool for study, it leads us to both admire the old
dimensions of Christianity and discover the latest features of its
diversity.' Professor Emeritus John Mbiti, University of Bern,
Switzerland
'The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity is an achievement of
exceptional value, one that can substantially enrich basic
instruction and advanced scholarly research on the formation and
development of Christian beliefs and practices in socially and
culturally diverse global settings. It provides succinct and
accessible accounts of basic Christian doctrines, pivotal biblical
texts, central liturgical practices, and patterns of ecclesiastical
organization that are constitutive for major Christian traditions,
embracing Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican, ecumenical
Protestant, and charismatic and evangelical Protestant movements.
These traditions are examined, moreover, not simply in European or
North American contexts, but with careful attention to their
concrete manifestations in African, Asian, and Latin American
settings.' Thomas Ogletree, Yale Divinity School
'This volume is the most impressive and comprehensive dictionary on
Christianity available to us. Taking a global perspective, the
editor brings together the best minds from diverse regions of the
world and various disciplinary backgrounds to produce a global
account of the Christian heritage and tradition in its historical,
cultural, and social contexts. These fascinating and accessible
essays taken together probe deeply into the essence, meaning, and
functions of the Christian faith in the twenty-one centuries of its
existence. This is a significant work for theologians, scholars of
religion, church historians, and all those who are interested in
the issues of cultural identity, globalization, and interreligious
encounters.' Jacob K. Olupona, Harvard University
'This is the reference book I have been waiting for. It is broad in
vision and comprehensive in scope, as its contributors represent a
variety of Christian perspectives and beliefs. This historical
survey from the origins of Christianity to the present provides us
with a thick description of the nature of a rich ecumenical
religion that is shaped by deep traditions and is ever-changing in
the cultures in which it finds its various homes.' Emilie M.
Townes, Yale Divinity School
'A wide-ranging and up-to-date view of the state of Christianity
worldwide.' Church Times
'This dictionary has been eight years in preparation and the end
result is a sizeable achievement both in the clarity of the
contributions and in their arrangement.' Contemporary Review
'… adds much detail, texture, and thoughtful analysis … all
students of the topic should welcome it and want to read it.'
Benedetto Clausi, The Sixteenth Century Journal
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