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Dictionary Of Fundamental Theology

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Yeah, it's a big fat heavy tome of phat heavy theology. I sound crass, maybe even drunk, but I mean it: this book is a wonderful resource for anyone looking for more than a sketch on numerous issues and figures, yet without having to pore over whole books and obscurely journaled articles. The list of authors is impressive, providing not only depth of opinion but also breadth of perspective (although with a decidedly continental bent). The bibliographic sources are very valuable leads. Some topics seem a bit out of place (like the one on Solitude), while other topics are curiously not addressed head-on (hence only 4 stars). (If memory serves, there is no entry for Xavier Zubiri, which is a real let-down.) Also, while it does have two indices (one analytic, another alphabetic), the entries are not as detailed as I'd like for such a massive book. The nature of fundamental theology being, well, fundamental, I think this book serves a vital role for theological formation. It could very justifiably be updated and re-released but with a much greater "JPII" consciousness.

I got this book for free when a friend was moving and cutting "life-weight" so, for me at least, the price can't be beat! This may not be the best theological reference on the market, but I will say, if you have a chance to buy it, you should have no worries of wasting your money.