The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

E. A. Livingstone

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Oxford University Press
26 September 2013

Reference works; Religion & beliefs; Christianity

Series: Oxford Quick Reference

Based on the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, this is an indispensable guide for both students and the general reader. Over 6,000 entries provide authoritative coverage of theology, patristic scholarship, churches and denominations across the world, canon law, and the church calendar, as well as entries on theologians, philosophers, artists, musicians, and mystics.

The third edition has been updated to reflect recent changes in the Church. Over 100 new entries cover topics such as the Antonian Movement, dispensationalism, Heilsgeschichte, Alvin Plantinga, Garima Gospels, and Intelligent Design. It also includes a new appendix listing the Archbishops of Canterbury and a web links appendix providing online resources that are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website.

This handy, concise volume is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Christianity.

Edited by: E. A. Livingstone
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 466g
ISBN: 9780199659623
ISBN 10: 0199659621
Series: Oxford Quick Reference
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 26 September 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

<br>E. A. Livingstone <br>Dr E. A. Livingstone is the editor of the third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, on which this concise volume is based. She was responsible for the organization of the International Conferences on Patristic Studies from 1971 to 1995 and edited the proceedings. For services to patristic scholarship she was made an MBE.<br>

Reviews for The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church

the authoritative standard reference book on the Christian Church * Christianity * remains absolutely central in its field and will do so for many years to come. * TLS * an astonishing achievement ... an indispensable, abundant and compulsively readable book * The Times * opens up the whole of Christian history, now with a wider vision than ever * Robert Runcie, former Archbishop of Canterbury * Concise is an apt and accurate description, given the admirable clarity of expression throughout the dictionary. * Methodist Recorder *