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The Encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 1 (A-D)
Erwin Fahlbusch (editor-in-chief), Jan Lochman (editor-in-chief), John Mbiti (editor-in-chief), Jaroslav Pelikan (editor-in-chief), Lukas Vischer (editor-in-chief)
Fine Binding Published on: 30/11/1998
Price: £102
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Synopsis
A major intellectual resource.
Jaroslav Pelikan, from the foreword.
The multiple award-winning Encyclopedia of Christianity (EC), copublished by Brill and Eerdmans, is a monumental five-volume work presenting the history and current state of the Christian faith in its rich spiritual and theological diversity around the world.
Volume 1 (A-D) contains 465 articles featuring
- articles on all but the smallest countries of the world, including the former communist nations that have gained independence since 1989;
- the latest statistical information from David B. Barrett on the religious affiliation and ecclesiastical breakdown of each country and continent;
- articles on doctrines, denominations, and social and ethical issues in relation to the churches;
- biographical articles on prominent figures through church history.
The Encyclopedia of Christianity is also available online
Publisher information
- Publisher: Brill
- ISBN: 9789004113169
- Number of pages: 896
- Dimensions: 255 x 190 x 51 mm
- Weight: 454g
- Languages: English